Aslanhane Mosque

The mosque is in the old quarter of Ankara next to Ankara Castle. With an altitude of it overlooks Ankara at . ==History==

Built during the reign of Mesud II of the Seljuks of Rum in 1290, the mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Turkey still standing. Its architect was Ebubekir Mehmet. It was commissioned by two Ahi leaders named Hüsamettin and Hasaneddin. However, in 1330, it was repaired by another Ahi leader named Şerafettin after whom the mosque was named. After several minor repairs the mosque was restored by the Directorate General of Foundations in 2010-2013 term. ==The building==

The square-plan building with area has one minaret. Its wooden roof is supported by 24 large wood columns. It has 3 gates and 12 windows ==Gallery==

File:Arslanhane Cami, 2019 11.jpg|The minaret File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 75.jpg|Main entrance File:Arslanhane Cami, 2019 04.jpg|Archivolt of the west entrance File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 15.jpg|Wooden ceiling of the mosque File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 23.jpg|Minbar details File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 22.jpg|Minbar details File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 18.jpg|Minbar details File:Arslanhane Mosque - Mihrab 02.jpg|The mihrab File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 42.jpg|Mihrab details File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 47.jpg|Mihrab details File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 31.jpg|Mihrab details File:Arslanhane Camii, 2023 70.jpg|Spolia use at the exterior walls File:Ankara Lion of Ahi Şerafettin Zaviyesi (Ankara) in 2012 02.jpg|Lion fragment, now across street from mosque ==References==