Gok Madrasah

Gok Madrasah

Situated in Tokat, the Gök Madrasah is a Seljuk-era Madrasah dating back to the 13th century, which has fulfilled multiple roles over time. Although it once functioned as an archaeological and ethnographic museum, the exhibits have now been moved to a different section within the bedesten.

Gok Madrasah

Although it lacks an inscription, the Gök Madrasah is thought to have been built in 1277 by Müineddin Pervane Süleyman. This Seljuk-style structure consists of two floors and two iwans, complemented by an open courtyard and a portico. The stone crown doors of the rooms are decorated with geometric and floral motifs, while the walls display two-tone patterns.

The courtyard’s upper floor cloisters are adorned with khaki-colored tiles, and the main iwan is framed by an Ayet'el Kürsi border. The floor of the iwan showcases tile artwork in turquoise featuring irregular branch-like shapes.

Throughout its history, the Gök Madrasah has been utilized for multiple purposes, including functioning as a madrasah, bimarhane, tomb, hospital, and shelter for immigrants. It is popularly known among locals by names such as "Gökmedrese," "Pervane Madrasa," and "Forty Girls Madrasa."

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