Great Mosque of Harran
Harran Ulu Camii
One of the oldest mosque ruins in Anatolia, with a surviving square minaret and the remains of an early Islamic centre of learning.
Built in the 8th century under the Umayyad dynasty, the site now preserves only a square minaret about 33 metres tall, an archway and part of the foundations. The surrounding area is believed to have been the site of medieval Harran's 'university', where astronomers and translators once gathered. The site is open and has little shade. It can be reached on foot together with the beehive houses and Harran Castle. Entry is free or included in the Harran site ticket.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Harran Castle
- Harran Beehive Houses
- Bazda Caves
- Han el Ba'rur Caravanserai
- Soğmatar
- Şuayb City
- Karahan Tepe
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