| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration Studies

Authors:
Badran, M. ¹ , Gemaiey, Gh. ² & Hamza, M. <sup>2

1</sup> PH.D Candidate, Islamic Archaeology dept., Faculty of Archaeology Cairo, Univ., Egypt.
² Islamic Archaeology dept., Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo Univ., Cairo, Egypt

Abstract:
This research paper discusses the impact of function on the planning of Hırka-i Şerif Mosque, one of the octagonal mosques in Istanbul. Although uncommon in Ottoman mosques, the architect sought to select the most suitable designs to fulfill the various functions. At the same time, our reasons for choosing the mosque for the paper include its unique layout and the reasons behind this layout, as well as the architect's design. The study adopted the comparative analytical approach to highlight the unique planning of the mosque and demonstrate how the architect, leveraging his architectural experience and professional distinctiveness, implemented the most appropriate planning for the function without affecting the function of other main units of the mosque. The paper also addressed dating and the cause of fame of the Hırka-i Şerif Mosque, as well as the reason for its fame with this name, whether or not its attribution to the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, is true.

Keywords:
Architectural complex Hırka-i Şerif (holy mantle) Balyn Function

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