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capital at the beginning,
but at the beginning of XIV. century, they moved the
government center to Beçin, since it was easier to defend.
Beçin has been the capital of the kingdom during the
sovereignty of Tacettin Ahmet Gazi. After the death
of him in 1391, the region has been added to the Ottoman
Empire by Yildirim Bayezid and the government center
has been moved to Balat (Milet).
The ruins of the buildings of the city that reached
today:
Roman Grave: It is in the residence center of today
of Beçin, beside the ruin place road. The chamber is
in the form of a grave.
Inner Fort: It is in the northern side of the
city. The fort, which has taken its shape of today in
its period, has been partially based on a temple. The
opuses, whose existence could be determined in the area
surrounded by city walls that are in very bad condition,
are a bath, a cistern and the ruin of a vault building.
The bath is thought to be built in XIV century, during
Menteseogullari Period.
Large Bath: It is between Ahmet Gazi madrasa
and Inner Fort. It is dated in XIV century. It is the
largest among the baths in the city. The dressing part
of the bath having three liwans is destroyed.
Ahmet Gazi Madrasa: It has been constructed by
Tacettin Ahmet Gazi, Mentese Ruler, in 1375 according
to its inscription. It has an open courtyard and two
liwans. In the main liwan of the madrasa, the graves
of Ahmet Gazi and his relatives are located.
Orhan Bey Mosque: It is across Ahmet Gazi Madrasa.
It is understood that the building was in construction
in 1330s, when Ibni Batuta visited Beçin. It has a rectangular
plan close to a square. Its entrance and the part of
its walls up to 1.5 m height are standing. From the
references and excavation results, it is understood
that this is a wood supported mosque.
Ruler Mansion: It is in northwestern of Ahmet
Gazi Madrasa. The excavation works are continuing in
the building which is thought to belong to 14th century.
Ruler Bath: It is in the north of the mansion.
The water tank, boiler room and undressing part of the
bath which is longitudinally heated and which has double
cells, have been discovered during the excavation works
performed in 1995.
Kizil Caravansary: The caravansary, which is
dated to the end of 14th century or 15th century, has
two floors. The stable part at the lower side is covered
with a vault that is partially destroyed. The two parts
in the upper side are understood to be covered with
a dome.
Chapel: It is approximately 200 m southern of
Orhan Mosque. It is thought to belong to Mid - Byzantine
Period.
Yelli Mosque: It is in Kepez area. It is dated
to 14th century. It is a building having a square plan
covered with a single dome. In its northern side, there
is a two - unit end community place.
Karapasa Madrasa: It is a madrasa having an open
courtyard. It is estimated to be constructed at the
end of 14th century or in 15th century. It is in a very
ruined condition.
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