Ablution facilities, Valide Sultan Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
The ablution facilities of the New Mosque (Mosque of the Valide Sultan), Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was completed in 1663; an octagonal ablution fountain was built at the centre, but is only ornamental. In this photograph can be seen the functional ablution facilities, consisting of water taps on the south wall of the mosque
Picture No
10577948
Media ID
47558325
Size
4846px x 3091px
(3.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph on a postcard
Date
early 20th century
