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Ulu Camii ve Darüşşifası<br />
Divriği, Turkey<br />
The Ulu Camii ve Darüşşifası is the oldest<br />
<strong>and</strong> most elaborately decorated medieval<br />
monument in Anatolia. The mosque<br />
was built in 1229 CE by the Mengujukid<br />
emir Ahmet Shah, <strong>and</strong> the hospital was<br />
commissioned by his wife Melike Turhan<br />
Melek.<br />
The Ulu Camii ve Darüşşifası, are well<br />
preserved <strong>and</strong> have a storied history,<br />
including use during World War II as the<br />
secret vault for the treasures <strong>of</strong> the Topkapi<br />
Palace.<br />
Read more about Divigri Ulu Camii ve<br />
Darüşşifası<br />
Decorative detail on the portal.<br />
Credit: University <strong>of</strong> Hawaii Museum.<br />
A view <strong>of</strong> Ulu Camii ve Darüşşifası in the surrounding urban setting <strong>of</strong> Divriği.<br />
Credit: University <strong>of</strong> Hawaii Museum.<br />
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