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Creator

Denis Baly

Creation Year

January 1966

Image ID

AQ.039

Alternate Identifier

B42.039

Subcollection

AQ: Konya Region of Turkey

Abstract

The Hasb e Dar-ul-Huffaz, built as the "House of Hafiz" (Hafiz is an Arabic term referring to a Muslim who memorizes the Qur'an by heart). It was built by Mehmet Bey, the son of Hacı Hasbey, during Karamanoğlu Mehmet II period.

Description

The brickwork body of the house is placed on a square plan and its three sides are covered by chipped stones. The west side, where the entrance gate is located, is ornamented with inlaid marbles. Classical triangle brackets extend from the body to dome. Two sides of the triangles are ornamented with green tiles. There is also a beautiful mihrab (niche) inside the building which is ornamented with tiles.

Image Notes

Photograph created September 1966. Photograph processed December 1966. Formerly catalogued as B42.039, AQ.036. Notes written on the slide or index: Hasbey Dar ül Hüffaz Camii, Hasbey dar-ül-Hüffaz.

Image Format

35 mm slide

Geographic Reference

Konya, Turkey

Keywords

Fifteenth Century, Ottoman, Brick, Stone, Masonry, Mausoleum, Dome

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