The Chronogram on the Hammam in Novi Pazar Cover Image

Kronogram na novopazarskoj banji
The Chronogram on the Hammam in Novi Pazar

Author(s): Mehmed Mujezinović
Subject(s): Cultural history
Published by: Orijentalni Institut u Sarajevu

Summary/Abstract: This is a recently deciphered text of the inscription on the hammam in Novi Pazar. On the basis of the chronogram of the inscription it can be seen that the above-mentioned hammam was erected in 1002 A. H. (1593/1594 A. D.). It was just in that year that hafiz Ahmed-Pasha was appointed muhafiz of Bosnia, in whose time, according to tihe report of Evlya Celebi, the above-mentioned building was erected.

  • Issue Year: 1974
  • Issue No: 20-21
  • Page Range: 437-440
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Bosnian