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Antakya Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)
Antakya, Hatay
A Mamluk-period mosque in the heart of the Uzun Çarşı; heavily damaged in the earthquake, its restoration is ongoing.
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Its story
The Ulu Mosque was built in the second half of the 13th century in the Mamluk period and comprehensively repaired in the 18th century. Its location in the middle of the bazaar fabric made the mosque the meeting point of the city's trade for centuries. In the 2023 earthquakes the building and its minaret were seriously damaged. The restoration, run by the General Directorate of Foundations, had been targeted for completion in June 2026; its current status should be confirmed before going.
Key facts
- Photo
- The photo dates from before the earthquake (before 6 February 2023); the building looks different today.
- Period
- Mamluk (13th c.), 18th-c. repair
- Status
- Post-earthquake restoration ongoing — confirm before visiting. 2025 news reports gave a June 2026 opening target; the opening could not be confirmed.
Location
36.20194, 36.16190
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.ekonomigazetesi.com/sehirler/754-yillik-antakya-ulu-cami-2026nin-haziraninda-ibadete-acilacak-59818 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antakya_Ulu_Camii | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/hatay-ulu-camii/