Balat İlyas Bey Complex
Located in the village of Balat next to the ancient city of Miletos , the Ilyas Bey Mosque was built in 1404. For the construction of the mosque, also known as the “Cuma Mosque”, marble block stones of the ancient city of Miletos were used. Ilyas Bey Mosque, of which interior and exterior are covered with smooth marble blocks, has a lancet door, which is valuable in terms of stone workmanship. The marble mihrab of the mosque decorated with geometric patterns is the best example of its period. The restoration project of Balat İlyas Bey Complex was awarded by Europa Nostra, which aims to preserve the cultural heritage values of Europe, in the category of “Restoration and Preservation of Historical Artifacts” in 2012.
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