600-Year-Old Pool Discovered Inside Ottoman Mosque in Bursa During Restoration
A long-hidden architectural feature has come to light inside Bursa’s historic Muradiye Mosque, offering a rare glimpse into early Ottoman design practices. During ongoing restoration work, experts uncovered what is believed to be a nearly 600-year-old pool embedded within the mosque’s interior. Rediscovered Water Feature Sheds Light on Ottoman Design The Muradiye Mosque, commissioned by
Site of Ottoman Founder Osman I’s Lost House Identified and Registered in Bilecik, Türkiye
The building no longer survives. It was likely destroyed during the upheaval of the early 20th century. Yet in 2025, Turkish authorities formally registered the exact location traditionally identified as the house of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman state, inside the Sheikh Edebali Complex in Bilecik, northwestern Türkiye. The registration covers a 40-square-meter area,