Kokkoz Jami Mosque
| Kokkoz Jami Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Kökköz Cami | |
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| Coordinates: 44°33′00″N 33°57′35″E / 44.54994°N 33.95964°ECoordinates: 44°33′00″N 33°57′35″E / 44.54994°N 33.95964°E | |
| Location | Sokolyne, Ukraine |
| Established | 1910 |
| Branch/tradition | Islam |
| Architectural information | |
| Architect(s) | Felix Yusupov |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
The Kokkoz Jami Mosque, also known as Yusupov's Mosque, is located in the village of Sokolyne, 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 distributed by Christians, for example, Prince Vorontsov built the mosque in Alupka.[1]
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.
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