Architecture / Madrasa and külliye (complex)
Tol Medrese (Tol Madrasa)
Ermenek, Karaman
Ermenek's historic madrasa, commissioned in 1339 by the Karamanid Emir Musa Bey, where astronomy and mathematics were also taught.
Its story
The building, also known as the Emir Musa Bey Madrasa, was built in 1339 and is one of the first large madrasas of the Karamanid period. In one of the tombs of the madrasa, which stands on rocky ground, turquoise hexagonal and triangular tiles have been preserved. It is reported that ethnographic works and stone works are displayed in the building. The Konya Regional Directorate of Foundations has started strengthening and restoration work against the risk of ground slippage; the current opening status should be checked before visiting.
Key facts
- Built
- 1339
- Patron
- Karamanid Emir Musa Bey
- Status
- Restoration/strengthening reported; opening status should be confirmed
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Rainy day
Location
36.63901, 32.88785
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://ktb.gov.tr/EN-99274/karaman.html | https://goturkiye.com/karaman/see | https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/university-from-1339-in-turkey-to-welcome-new-generation/news | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131741411