Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital
Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital (Turkish: Divriği Ulu Cami ve Darüşşifası) is a mosque and hospital complex built in 1228–1229 by the local dynasty of the Mengujekids in the small Anatolian town of Divriği, now in Sivas Province, Turkey. The complex is located in the upper town, below the citadel. The exquisite stone carvings and eclectic architecture of the complex places it among the most important works of architecture in Anatolia and led to its inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1985.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| Location | Divriği, Sivas Province, Turkey |
| Criteria | Cultural: (i), (iv) |
| Reference | 358 |
| Inscription | 1985 (9th Session) |
| Area | 2,016 ha (4,980 acres) |
| Coordinates | 39°22′16.576″N 38°07′18.574″E |
Location of Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital in Turkey | |
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