The Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque in the Greek city of Drama | ||||
Shedet | ||||
Article 2, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2014, Page 19-34 PDF (2.18 MB) | ||||
Document Type: research articles | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/shedet.001.02 | ||||
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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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