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King Mosque in Elbasan
King Mosque in Elbasan
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King Mosque in Elbasan
King Mosque or Sultan Bayezid Mosque is a historical mosque located in Elbasan Castle, the city of Elbasan, Albania. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayazit II between 1482-1485 AD and thus it is considered the oldest mosque in Albania.
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Country: Albania
District: Elbasan County
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 132 m
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