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Nestled within Istanbul's historic Fatih district by the Golden Horn, Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered one of the city's most impressive Ottoman mosques.
Then there is the Blue Mosque, an Ottoman-era temple just a short walk ... lavish marble decoration inside." "Massive marble columns were brought from around the ancient world.
[LEE SOO-JUNG] Stepping inside the Seoul Central Mosque in Korea’s capital ... now features more Turkish elements — ceramic tiles crafted by Turkish artists and Ottoman calligraphy. The prayer hall ...
The KatibWilaya Mosque was originally constructed with funding from Ahmad Bey, the province’s chief secretary (katibwilaya) in 1586 during the Ottoman period. Its minaret once stood beside the bell ...
Al Bidya Mosque, also known as the Ottoman Mosque, dates back to roughly ... which is unusual for a mosque. Inside, it's also plainly designed with decorative dentate carvings and small openings ...
A later survey reportedly uncovered a shivaling – a symbolic representation of the Hindu deity Shiva – inside the mosque, though mosque officials insist it’s part of a fountain. Then on 19 ...
A fight between two people inside Saudi Arabia's Great Mosque of Mecca (known as Masjid Al-Haram), while performing Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan, caused controversy on social media ...
The KatibWilaya Mosque was originally constructed with funding from Ahmad Bey, the province's chief secretary (katibwilaya) in 1586 during the Ottoman period. Its minaret once stood beside the ...