Karatay Medrese

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Karatay Medrese is a 13th-century Seljuk theological school in Konya, Turkey, renowned for its exquisite tilework and historic Islamic architecture.

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instanceOf Islamic educational institution
historic building
medrese
theological school
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Islamic architecture
Seljuk architecture
builtDuring reign of Sultan Kaykaus II
city Konya NERFINISHED
constructionCompleted 1251
country Turkey
culturalContext Seljuk Sultanate of Rum
surface form: Seljuk Anatolia
currentUse museum
era medieval Islamic period
exhibits Ottoman tiles
Seljuk tiles
foundedInCentury 13th century
function Quranic studies
hadith studies
theological education
governingDynastyAtConstruction Seljuk Sultanate of Rum
hasFeature inscribed Kufic and Naskh scripts
ornate stone portal with muqarnas
rich interior tile decoration
hasPart courtyard
iwan
prayer hall
student cells
tomb chamber
heritageStatus important example of Seljuk architecture in Anatolia
locatedIn Anatolia
Central Anatolia Region
surface form: Central Anatolia

Konya NERFINISHED
Seljuk Sultanate of Rum
surface form: Seljuk Sultanate of Rum (historical)
material ceramic tiles
stone
museumType tile museum
namedAfter Jalal al-Din Karatay
notableFor exquisite tilework
inscription bands
muqarnas decoration
stone portal
patron Jalal al-Din Karatay
region Konya Province
religiousAffiliation Islam
religiousTradition Sunni Islam
roofType domed
usedFor housing students
religious instruction

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Konya hasAttraction Karatay Medrese