SHEDET

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Title: The Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque In The Greek City Of Drama
Author(s): Ahmed AMEEN
Journal: SHEDET(Annual Peer-Reviewed Journal Issued By The Faculty Of Archaeology, Fayoum University)
Issue: 1 Date: 2014
Pages: 19-34
Cite as: Ahmed AMEEN. (2014). The Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque In The Greek City Of Drama. SHEDET(Annual Peer-Reviewed Journal Issued By The Faculty Of Archaeology, Fayoum University), 1 (2014) pp. 19-34. https://doi.org/10.36816/shedet.001.02


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The Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque in the Greek city of Drama


Ahmed Ameen


The paper investigates the Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque in the Greek city of Drama as a case study highlights the existed Ottoman monuments in Greece; and draws as well the attention to preserve those which in need of restoration among which. It gives a brief historical layout of the city of drama under the Ottoman domination, specifically in light of EvliyaÇelebi description, and then notes the existed Ottoman monuments in Drama. It provides a detailed documentation of the Mosque in its current state including its fine wall-paintings and inscription.