İnce Minareli Madrasa (Museum of Stone and Wooden Artifacts)
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İnce Minareli Madrasa is one of the most significant Seljuk-era structures in Konya, built in 1264 during the reign of Sultan Izz al-Din Kaykaus II to teach hadith sciences. The madrasa takes its name from its slender minaret and was converted into the Mu
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İnce Minareli Madrasa (Museum of Stone and Wooden Artifacts) – Konya
📍 Location: Selçuklu District, Beyhekim Neighborhood, Konya
📅 Year of Construction: 1264
🏗 Commissioned by: Vizier Sâhib Atâ Fahreddin Ali
🎨 Architectural Style: Seljuk Closed Courtyard Madrasa
🕌 Notable Features: Ornate Portal, Wooden and Stone Craftsmanship, Double-Headed Eagle Motifs
Magnificent Traces of Seljuk Heritage
İnce Minareli Madrasa is one of the most significant Seljuk-era structures in Konya, built in 1264 during the reign of Sultan Izz al-Din Kaykaus II to teach hadith sciences. The madrasa takes its name from its slender minaret and was converted into the Museum of Stone and Wooden Artifacts in 1956 due to its exceptional stone and wood craftsmanship.
As a closed courtyard, single-iwan madrasa, it exemplifies the elegance and artistic approach of Seljuk architecture. The elaborate stonework and inscriptions on its ornate entrance portal are considered one of the finest examples of Seljuk craftsmanship.
Architectural Features of the Madrasa
🏛 Seljuk Architecture and Stonework
🔹 The madrasa belongs to the Seljuk "Closed Courtyard Madrasa" architectural group.
🔹 The walls are made of stone, while the domes and vaults are built from brick.
🔹 The architect of the madrasa is known as Keluk bin Abdullah
