The Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Turkey inscribed in September 2023, comprise five Seljuk-era mosques built between the late 13th and mid-14th centuries across Afyon, Ankara, Eskişehir, Konya, and Kastamonu provinces. Known as “forest mosques,” they feature masonry exteriors and interiors with multiple wooden columns supporting flat ceilings, showcasing exceptional woodcarving and nailless construction techniques. Recognized as Turkey’s 21st UNESCO site, these structures—Afyon Grand, Aslanhane, Eşrefoğlu, Mahmut Bey, and Sivrihisar Grand—highlight Anatolia’s medieval Islamic architecture and cultural heritage.

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