Suleymaniye Mosque

The Suleymaniye Mosque stands in the Çemişgezek District of Tunceli province. Despite the absence of an inscription that would provide details about its construction, experts have determined that the monument is an example of Regional architecture. Its design features are reminiscent of the Seljuk era, but they also exhibit elements of Artukid styles which were prevalent after the Artukid dynasty came to power.

Suleymaniye Mosque

It is believed that the construction of the mosque coincided with the increase in building activity in Çemişgezek, which was granted to Pir Hüseyin by Sultan Selim after the Battle of Çaldıran. This suggests that the Suleymaniye Mosque was built in the 15th or 16th century.

The mosque's architectural features are representative of the Seljuk style and it is considered to be one of the most significant historical structures in the region. The entrance to the mosque is reached by descending a few steps due to the sloping nature of the site. The mosque was restored in the 18th century and lost some of its original characteristics as a result.

Despite the unknown construction date, the mosque's original entrance door has been preserved to this day. The tiled minaret, constructed with a single brick and once featuring only one balcony, has been largely plastered over and no longer displays its original features. Although the minaret cannot be used to determine the exact construction date of the mosque, it does provide evidence that the minaret was built prior to the mosque's construction.