Acem Nasuh Bey Camii (Ahşap)

ACEM NASUH BEY KÖŞK MOSQUEnnWood, which has a very old past, is of great importance in terms of Turkish-Islamic architecture. The fact that wood is used in almost every region of Anatolia is an indication of the importance given to wood. Especially, buildings where wood material finds application area; mosques, masjids and residences.nnMosques and masjids made with wooden materials have been long lasting because of more care. In this respect, we can see the wooden material and its usage technique best in these structures.nnAmong the wooden mosques in Konya and its region are the Sahib Ata Mosque, Eşrefoğlu Mosque, Eskil Ulu Mosque, Doğanhisar Ulu Mosque, Bayındır Village Mosque and the Acem Nasuh Bey mosque located in Köşk Town, which is similar to these mosques.nnIt is located in a large cemetery at the entrance of Köşk town in the Hüyük district of Konya. This masjid is approximately 25 km from Beyşehir. It is 8 km from Hüyük district. The pavilion mosque, which the villagers call Nasuh Bey mosque, is still in use. In the current inscription, it is mentioned as Acem Nasuh Bey. There is no exact document about the date of the mosque.nnWe do not have any documents regarding its owner. However, it is stated by the villagers that his builder has a grave on the qibla side.nnArchitectural features. Considering the decorations and the available data, it can be said that this place belongs to the 14th century.

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