AN EXAMPLE OF ANATOLIAN SELJUG'S MULTI-SUPPORTED MOSQUES: SIVRIHISAR GREAT MOSQUE AND ITS STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES

Journal Title: The Journal of International Social Research - Year 2016, Vol 9, Issue 42

Abstract

This study aims to describe the Great Mosque of Sivrihisar, an example of multi-timbered mosques of Anatolian Seljugs, and its structural features so that the building itself and similar buildings can be preserved with their surrounding in a holistic manner; and a contribution can be made to raise awareness and consciousness of bringing them to future. As a result of a literature review and investigations in the relevant field, historical characteristics of the building, which is a significant example of Islamic architecture, have been summarized and its structural features have been described based on spatial setup, bearing system, component characteristics, and building materials used.

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Hasan AYDIN

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  • EP ID EP250181
  • DOI 10.17719/jisr.20164216201
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Hasan AYDIN (2016). AN EXAMPLE OF ANATOLIAN SELJUG'S MULTI-SUPPORTED MOSQUES: SIVRIHISAR GREAT MOSQUE AND ITS STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES. The Journal of International Social Research, 9(42), 911-923. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-250181