Gök Medrese, Sivas
| Gökmedrese | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Seljukid |
| Leadership | Sahip Ata |
| Location | |
| Location | Sivas, Turkey |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Kaluyan |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic, Seljuk architecture |
| Completed | 1271 |
| Specifications | |
| Width | 31.25 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Minaret height | 25 |
Gökmedrese is a 13th century medrese in Sivas, Turkey.
The medrese (Islamic educational institution) was commissioned by Sahip Ata . Sahip Ata was a vizier and the de facto ruler of Seljuks of Turkey after the death of Pervane in 1277. Up to 1271, he was usually in good terms with Pervane and he commissioned many buildings in Turkey. Gökmedrese is one of the most imposing of all. The original name of the medree is Sahibiye (referrring to Sahip Ata). But it is usally known as Gökmedrese , because of the sky-blue tiles used in the medrese
History
The medrese was constructed by a 78 years old architect named Kaluyan of Konya (Konya was the capital of Seljukids.) Originally it was a two storey building. There was also a hamam (bath) and a soup kitchen for 30 people. But presently, only the 13 rooms of the lower floor exist . It was repaired in 1823 and was in use up to 1926. [1]
Technical details
There are 25 metres (82 ft) minarets at the two sides of the portal. The width of the building is 31.25 metres (102.5 ft). The dimensions of the courtyard is 24.25 x 14.40 m2 (79.50 x 47.50 ft2 ). There are two divisions one leading to the mescit (prayer room) and the other to class rooms. [1]
Vakıf
In middle age Islanmic countries Vakfiye was a source of revenue endowed for the exploitation and the maintenance of the foundations as well as the sallaries of the staff . In Gökmedrese case there were 85 markets, nine villages two farms and some other sources.