Eşrefoğlu Mosque: A Rare Architectural Gem in Konya Attracts Worldwide Attention!

In the district of Beyşehir, there is a deep well called "karlık" located in the middle of a mosque with a history dating back 7 centuries, which is included in UNESCO's temporary list of world cultural heritage. It is believed that the wooden structure and pillars inside the mosque have been preserved until today. This unique feature attracts the intense interest of visitors, and it is extremely rare to find something similar in Turkey and around the world.

The historical mosque located in the Içerişehir neighborhood, along the shores of Lake Beyşehir, is among the most visited places of worship in Turkey, attracting visitors throughout the year, for 365 days.

Professor Dr. Hüseyin Muşmal, a faculty member at the Department of History, Faculty of Literature, Selçuk University, stated that Eşrefoğlu Seyfettin Süleyman Bey Mosque considered the largest wooden-columned mosque in the world, is located in the district of Beyşehir, known historically as the "city of lords."

Prof. Dr. Muşmal stated that while it is possible to find similar features in other historical mosques in Turkey, the "karlık" well, which is a distinct part of the Eşrefoğlu Mosque, is extremely rare in Turkey and around the world.

Prof. Dr. Muşmal emphasized that the "karlık" is located in the center of the mosque. He stated that it is one of the first areas that visitors encounter when entering the mosque through the main entrance or the side entrances with crown doors.