Kokkoz Jami Mosque

Kokkoz Jami Mosque
Kökköz Cami
Basic information
Location Sokolyne, Ukraine
Geographic coordinates 44°33′00″N 33°57′35″E / 44.54994°N 33.95964°E / 44.54994; 33.95964Coordinates: 44°33′00″N 33°57′35″E / 44.54994°N 33.95964°E / 44.54994; 33.95964
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architect(s) Felix Yusupov
Architectural type Mosque
Date established 1910
Specifications
Minaret(s) 1

The Kokkoz Jami Mosque, also known as Yusupov's Mosque, is located in the village of Sokolyne, Crimea, Ukraine. In Crimean Tatar: Kokkoz means “Falcon”. The mosque was built by Prince Felix Yusupov in 1910.

History

The mosque is located in close proximity to the hunting lodge of Prince Felix Yusupov. More than a century ago, the construction of mosques in Crimea was contributed by Christians, for example, Prince Vorontsov built the mosque in Alupka.[1]

The rectangular building of Yusupov's mosque in Kokkoz has a basilican type. The walls are decorated with inscriptions in Arabic and two circles of Lancet Windows. The roof is clay tile, a minaret stands next to the main building.

To date, the mosque has remained in very good condition and was recently renovated.

References

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