The Ahi Pasha Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, built on June 20, 1364, mesmerizes visitors with its 660-year history and unique wooden minaret. Commissioned by Ahi Pasha, the mosque is a significant landmark attracting both locals and tourists. The mosque, part of the Ahi Pasha Foundation, also has a garden with a cemetery where Ahi Pasha’s descendants are buried.
The mosque’s distinctive architecture, updated in the 18th century, features an eight-segment wooden dome supported by eight wooden poles attached to the walls. Its small wooden minaret adds to its charm and aesthetic appeal.
Osman Al, a long-time resident, remarked on the mosque’s unique design: “It has a unique architecture. It was built during the time of His Excellency Ahi Pasha. I have lived in this neighborhood for 53 years. Ahi Pasha had it built according to his own taste. People used to call it the mosque with the wooden minaret.”
Ahmet Demirağ – Yasin Kıras