Abstract
Architectural works from the Ottoman period in Cyprus (1571-1878), still exist in various settlements as samples of Turkish architecture on the island, and leave their mark on the historical textures. Among the religious structures in the island belonging to the Ottoman period, lodges have a significant place with “ Mevlevi, Aziziye, Kirklar, Kutup Osman, Hala Sultan, Zuhuri, Hz. Omer and Hasan Aga Lodges ” constituting important examples to this style. These structures were each planned as complexes and they are all composed of mosque/masjid, tomb, and residential rooms. Lodges were built using local smooth cut stones and load-bearing wall system. The roofs were made of domes and slanted roofs of wooden structures. Pointed arches were used as traditional bearing, covering openings. Lodges, where restoration works are completed, are open for visit, and they preserve their place of importance as cultural heritage, transferring the traits of Ottoman period to the future.
Highlights
The start of the Ottoman period in Cyprus (1571-1878) brought with it Turkish architecture, as a new architectural style, to the construction activities on the island
Lodges, where tariqa members used to gather for worshipping and invocation, and most of which were used as abodes (Hasol, 1993: 441), are found in various settlements on the island, as works of Turkish architecture
The yard of Hala Sultan Lodge is accessed through an arched door, which is within a rectangular frame of cut stone
Summary
The start of the Ottoman period in Cyprus (1571-1878) brought with it Turkish architecture, as a new architectural style, to the construction activities on the island. The section where tombs are is accessed through a door on the south wall of the semah place, and by four steps. The depressed arched windows on the east and west walls of the tombs section have iron railings on the outside and wooden sashes with glass on the inside.
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