Ince Minaret Medrese, Seljuk museum in Konya, Turkey.
The Ince Minaret Medrese is a 13th-century religious school built with a rectangular footprint and a central interior courtyard. The structure arranges teaching spaces and covered areas within a compact design typical of Islamic educational buildings.
This medrese was built between 1264 and 1265 under vizier Sahib Ata Fakhr al-Din Ali as a place to study Islamic sciences. It represents the height of Seljuk architectural ambition in Anatolia during that period.
The entrance portal displays intricate stone carvings with Quranic verses and geometric patterns that show how Seljuk craftsmen blended religious meaning with artistic skill.
The site displays stone and wood objects from the Seljuk period, giving visitors a clear picture of craftsmanship from that era. The interior layout makes it straightforward to move through the rooms and viewing areas.
The minaret's base shifts from a square brick structure into a cylindrical shape covered with shiny glazed tiles. This design creates a floating effect that makes the tall spire appear to hover above the ground.
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