Eshab-i-Kehf Mosque
A group of buildings built in the 13th century located
in a high hill 8 km far from Afsin district and 146 km from Kahramanmaras city.
Complex composed of a
Caravanserai , ribat and a small building. The structure was renovated and
restored in recent years.
A Byzantine church converted into a mosque in front of Eshab-i Kehf cave
. A three sectioned narthex covered
with a small dome together with two
vaults are situated in Easternside of the Mosque. Although the structure has
changed as a result of repairs it still complies with the tradition of the
Seljuk Ulu Mosques.
Ribat is a two-storey structure carved into rocks. The lower floor is made of stone and upper part made of brick.
The entrance gate decorated with muqarnas style has a
magnificent view .
Structure is very important in view of
religious tourism. Many muslim people from all around Turkey are coming to
visit the Eshab-i-Kehf mosque complex.