Tahtakale Mosque

Tahtakale Mosque

According to what is learned from the inscription of this inscription which is located in Izmir Tire district, it was built by Hoca Hacı Emir in H.903 (1498-1499). The inscription is written in Persian in two lines and has deteriorated over time. 7.10x7.25 m. It has a square plan in size. The place of worship is covered with an octagonal pulley dome sitting on a checkered belt. There are three windows on this pulley. The place of worship is illuminated by two windows at the bottom and one window each in the second row. The mihrab is square planned, the pulpit is quite simple and was built in the late period. The narthex in front of the mosque has four sections. It is covered with a cross vault. The minaret next to the mosque has a square base, a round brick body and a single balcony. There are stalactites under the honor.