Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque

Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque or Ärtogrul Gazy Mosque is a mosque in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is a prominent landmark in Ashgabat with its four minarets and a central dome and has a lavish interior decoration with fine stained glass windows.

History

The mosque was inaugurated in 1998 after the independence of Turkmenistan in 1990. It is named after Ertuğrul, the father of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire, and was built by Hilmi Şenalp.

Several accidental deaths took place during the construction, and this has led to a belief that the mosque is cursed.

Description

The white marbled building is reminiscent of the Blue Mosque of Istanbul. The mosque accommodates up to 5,000 worshipers at a time.

Key facts

Type: mosque
Built: 1998
Architect: Hilmi Şenalp
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Material: marble
Capacity: 5,000
Named after: Ertuğrul

Facts from Wikidata.

Coordinates: 37.933056, 58.398889Open in Google Maps

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Sources

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