The Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque in the Greek city of Drama | ||
Shedet | ||
Article 2, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 19-34 PDF (2.18 M) | ||
Document Type: research articles | ||
DOI: 10.21608/shedet.001.02 | ||
Author | ||
Ahmed Ameen* | ||
FACULTY OF ARCHAEOLOGY, FAYOUM UNIVERSITY | ||
Abstract | ||
The paper investigates the Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque in the Greek city of Drama as a case study highlights the existed Ottoman monuments in Greece; and draws as well the attention to preserve those which in need of restoration among which. It gives a brief historical layout of the city of drama under the Ottoman domination, specifically in light of EvliyaÇelebi description, and then notes the existed Ottoman monuments in Drama. It provides a detailed documentation of the Mosque in its current state including its fine wall-paintings and inscription. | ||
Keywords | ||
Islamic architecture; Ottoman architecture; Mosques; Drama; Greece; Balkans | ||
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