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Restoration of historical mosques in Turkey

Overview

Historical religious sites in Turkey are being reopened following extensive restoration projects led by the General Directorate of Foundations.

In Gaziantep, the 16th-century Tahtani Mosque has reopened for worship after undergoing structural reinforcement, minaret reconstruction, and electrical upgrades to repair damage caused by the February 2023 earthquakes.

Similarly, in Tokat, the 541-year-old Gülbahar Hatun Mosque has reopened. The restoration included the controlled dismantling and rebuilding of a minaret that was deemed “structurally risky and vulnerable to earthquakes.” The project also restored the interior to its original state and reopened the complex’s imaret section as a soup kitchen.

Entities

General Directorate of Foundations · Tokat · Fatma Şahin · Gaziantep · Tahtani Mosque

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gülbahar Hatun Mosque reopens after 541-year-old structure restoration

    The 541-year-old Gülbahar Hatun Mosque in Tokat, Turkey, has reopened for worship after restoration, including the reconstruction of its earthquake-vulnerable minaret.

  2. [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Tahtani Mosque reopens in Gaziantep after earthquake restoration

    Various Turkish municipalities are implementing cultural, social, and restorative projects, including the reopening of Gaziantep's historic Tahtani Mosque and new elderly care and youth education initiatives.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · gazeteabc.com · gazetemerhaba.com · gazeterize.com · ilgazetesi.com.tr · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · kahramanmarasgazetesi.com.tr · karsmanset.com · mackahaber.com · malatyaguncel.com · marasbugun.com.tr · marasgundem.com.tr · pusulahaber.com.tr · sonsoz.com.tr