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Azepler Namazgah (open-air prayer area), Gelibolu
Hoca Hamza Mahallesi, Fener Altı Sk. 17500, Gelibolu, Çanakkale
WEB SITE N/A
RELIGIONS Islam
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELIGIOUS SITE
DESCRIPTION
Built in 1407, the namazgah is an rectangular open-air prayer area measuring 12.50 m x 10 m lengthwise. It is surrounded on the east, west and north by a low balustrade, and is entered through a marble entrance in the middle of the north side. On the south there is a wall having a mihrab at the center flanked by minbars on either side. The entrance and the minbar on the north are made of marble as well as the floor. The other minbar is made of cut stone. The edifice has also rich stonework decoration.
Even it may be regarded a simple open-air prayer location, the architectural features reflects the aesthetical taste of the era.
HISTORICAL RELEVANCE
This was an open-air space mostly used in the summer times. They were usually built on the outskirts of cities, in recreational areas. They were also built on the roads, which also served as resting places. They also had the places where soldiers, travellers of pilgrims were fare welled.
They were used as places to greet soldiers, travellers or pilgrims before they left for their destination. During the periods of drought locals were praying here for rain. The Azebler Namazgah of Gelibolu was built so that soldiers of the Ottoman navy (azebs) would have a place in which to pray. The Azebler Namazgah is one of Anatolia's most magnificent due to its design, the materials used, and its detailed decoration.
INTER-RELIGIOUS RELEVANCE
There is no inter-religious relevance to speak of. On the other hand being, it was built for the soldiers of the Ottoman navy (levents). They were boys recruited from non-Muslim families within the empire. They were converted into Islam and raised and trained accordingly. Therefore this namazgah was a visual element of the Ottoman Empire as well as the new faith of the soldiers.
RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
There is no religious influence to speak of.
HOW TO USE WITH THE STUDENTS
- Direct visit
This is the ideal way but a virtual visit through a PPP presentation prepared by the teacher is also possible.
- Virtual visit (specify how)
A virtual visit through a PPP presentation prepared by the teacher is also possible.
- Classroom activity (pre- and post- visit)
Pre-visit: Research on open-air prayer sites for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
Post-visit: Discussion on the motive behind building an open-air prayer area.
This is the ideal way but a virtual visit through a PPP presentation prepared by the teacher is also possible.
- Virtual visit (specify how)
A virtual visit through a PPP presentation prepared by the teacher is also possible.
- Classroom activity (pre- and post- visit)
Pre-visit: Research on open-air prayer sites for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
Post-visit: Discussion on the motive behind building an open-air prayer area.
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