mosque in Antakya, Hatay

Antakya Ulu Camii was a mosque located in the district of Antakya, Hatay. The mosque, showing Seljuk architectural features, was built by the Memlukids between 1268-1271 and underwent a comprehensive renovation in the 18th century (Hijri 1117). The inscription on the minaret’s mihrab bears the date Hijri 1117. The mosque was considered the oldest and largest mosque in Hatay. It was completely destroyed in the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake.

Key facts

Type: mosque
Significant event: 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes
Located in: Mediterranean Region

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Coordinates: 36.201917, 36.162000Open in Google Maps

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Sources

The text on this page is translated from: Antakya Ulu Camii (tr.wikipedia.org), as of 8 March 2026

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