Architecture / Madrasa and külliye (complex)
Zeynel Bey Madrasa
Merkez, Hakkari
The city's oldest madrasa, built in the 16th century by Zeynel Bey, bey of Hakkari; restored through excavation and restoration, it is planned to open as a museum.
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Its story
The city's oldest known madrasa was built around 1560 by Zeynel Bey, one of the beys of Hakkari. According to tradition, Zeynel Bey, who died in Iran during the Ottoman–Safavid struggle, was buried in the madrasa's courtyard. The remains of the building, which lay in ruins for a long time, were identified in a 1998 surface survey and uncovered by excavation and cleaning work in 2005. In the restoration carried out with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the governorship, the stone courtyard, the iwan, eight rooms and Zeynel Bey's grave were renewed in keeping with their original fabric. As of 2026, the building is planned to be arranged as the city's first archaeology museum; find out before going whether the interior is open to visitors.
Key facts
- Period
- 16th century (around 1560)
- Getting there
- Biçer neighborhood, city center
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
37.56257, 43.74150
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.haber7.com/kultur/haber/3621268-hakkaride-tarih-yeniden-canlandi-466-yillik-zeynel-bey-medresesi-restore-edildi | https://hakkari.ktb.gov.tr/TR-350023/camiler-kaleler-saraylar-ve-medreseler.html | https://hakkari.ktb.gov.tr/TR-350031/48-saatte-hakkari.html | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131741397