Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi 358

Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi 358

WHC Nomination Documentation
File name:
358.pdf
SITE NAME ("TITLE")
UNESCO Region ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi
DATE OF INSCRIPTION ("SUBJECT") 6/12/1985
STATE PARTY ("AUTHOR")
CRITERIA ("KEY WORDS")
TURKEY
C (i)(iv)
DECISION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE:
The Committee made no statement.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
In this region of Anatolia, conquered by the Turks at the beginning of the 11th century, Emir
Ahmet Shah founded a mosque in 1228-1229 containing a single prayer room and crowned
by two cupolas, with a hospital adjoining it. A highly elaborate technique of vault
construction, and a creative, imaginative type of decorative sculpture - particularly on the
three doors, in contrast to the unadorned walls of the interior - are the unique features of this
masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
1.b. State, province or region: Divrigi district in Sivas province in Eastern Anatolia
1.d Exact location: Long. 37°00’ E ; Lat. 39°45’ N