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Karatay Madrasa

1251 · 13th century · Also known as Karatay Medrese

The Karatay Madrasa is a Seljuk theological college in Konya, Turkey, founded in 1251 by the emir Jalal al-Din Karatay. It is known for its marble portal and for the turquoise and black tile mosaic covering the dome of its central hall. The building now houses a museum of Seljuk and later ceramic tiles, including tiles from the palace of Kubadabad.

Karatay Madrasa
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Karatay Madrasa. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/karatay-madrasa
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