About Great Mosque of Diyarbakır
The Great Mosque of Diyarbakır (Turkish: Diyarbakır Ulu Camii or Cami-i Kebîr; Kurdish: Mizgefta Mezin a Amedê) was built in the late 11th century by the Seljuk sultan Malik-Shah I over an older mosque. According to some, it is the fifth holiest site in Islam after the Great Mosque of Damascus, which influenced its design. It can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers and hosts four different Islamic traditions.
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Location and Access
Great Mosque of Diyarbakır is located in Sur district, Diyarbakır. Coordinates are 37.91222, 40.23583. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Diyarbakır.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Diyarbakır
- District Sur
- Category Religious Sites
- Period 1091
- Coordinates 37.91222, 40.23583
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