Ulu Mosque (Sanliurfa)

According to sources, the Ulu Mosque was built between 1170 and 1175 on the ruins of the Red Church. It is also known that wealthy locals financed it instead of a sultans or another administrators. It was repaired in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Because of its red marble columns, it is called "Mescid ul-Hamra", which means "the Red Mosque." It has been believed that a handkerchief that Jesus sent to King Abgar V by his apostle Thomas was thrown into the well in the private section of the mosque. It was restored in 2011 and is open to visitors and worship.