The Mehmet Khalil Agha Mosque in the Greek city of Drama

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FACULTY OF ARCHAEOLOGY, FAYOUM UNIVERSITY

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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.

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