Historical Koç Mosque

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore The historical Koç Mosque is a very original atomic temple structure in Hasankeyf, dating back to the end of the 14th century and the beginning of the 15th century, and bearing the architectural features of the Akkoyunlu or Ayyubid period. In order to save the Ilısu Dam lake area, it was moved to Hasankeyf Arkeopark with holistic engineering techniques. The biggest architectural privilege of the mosque is the rare stucco relief decorations in the mihrab niche and dome passages. These plaster reliefs, decorated with geometric and floral patterns, are one of the most elegant synthesis of Mesopotamian and Iranian Seljuk art in Anatolia. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located in the Yeni Hasankeyf Arkeopark open-air museum area, at an altitude of 515 meters on the banks of the Tigris River. It has a modern historical exhibition environment, located on the new coastline of Taşeli and Dicle canyon, surrounded by landscape parks and water mirrors. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees