Owl Motif at Selimiye Mosque Linked to Ancient Turkish Art

The owl motif found on the main entrance of the Selimiye Mosque is believed to symbolize wisdom and bears traces of ancient Turkish artistic traditions.

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Owl motif at Selimiye Mosque traces roots to ancient Turkish art

Symbolizing wisdom, the owl motif on the main entrance of Selimiye Mosque bears traces of ancient Turkish art. Mehmet Ali Esmer, an architect and general manager of the Sinan and...

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Owl Motif at Selimiye Mosque Linked to Ancient Turkish Art

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Owl motif at Selimiye Mosque traces roots to ancient Turkish art

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