Carsija Mosque
Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

“The Carsija Mosque is probably the oldest mosque in Konjic, built in the first half of the 16th century. Konjic and its surroundings became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1463. Local tradition has it that this mosque was built by one Junuz-caus (caus is an officer rank). It was restored in 1623/24 (1033AH) by a certain Ibrahim, as recorded on the tarih (chronogram) over the entrance portal. The vakuf (pious endowment) of the Carsija mosque consisted of seven business premises. Alongside the mosque were a medresa and mekteb. The medresa was to the south of the mosque, where, the Medlisz (local Islamic council) building now stands. The mosque was extensively restored in 1922. There were about twenty nisan tombstones in the mosque harem, six bearing epitaphs dating from the 19th century. Among them were also nisans without epitaphs, over the grave said to be that of Junuz-caus. The mosque was damaged in 1992 and restored in 2004 and 2005.” [italics added]


Source:

Bosnia and Herzegovina Commission to Preserve National Monuments plaque outside the Carsija Mosque

Location

15 Stara čaršija, Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Events

The mosque was extensively renovated in 1922, its floor replaced and roof covered in sheet metal.
The Carsija Mosque was substantially damaged by artillery fire in the Bosnia and Herzegovina War (1992-1995) and was subsequently restored in 2004-2005.

Style Periods

1299-1922

Dimensions

18.3 m² x 15.3m²

Additional Names

Emperor's Mosque
Alternate
Junuz-Čauš Mosque
Alternate

Site Types

religious

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