Madrasa Collection (#2)

Sibyl ou Fontaine et Ecole de Souk-el-asr, au Kaire, December 1849-January 1850

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - The Registan - Ulugh Beg Madrasa, built during the Timurid Empire era of TimurTamerlane, with an imposing iwan with a lancet-arch pishtaq or portal facing the square

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Kukeldash Madrasa Islamic School. Date: circa 1910s

Mosaic with Arabic scripture. 1242-1243. From the Madrasa of Sircali, Konya (Turkey). Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Syria. Damascus. Madrasa Al-Zahiriyya. 13th century
Islamic Art. Syria. Madrasa Al-Zahiriyya. 13th. century. It was originally a private residence. In 1277, after the death of the Mamluk Sultan Baybars I (1223-1277)

Turkey - Konya - Karatay Medrese
Karatay Medrese is a medrese (a school with a frequently but not absolutely religious focus) built in Konya, Turkey, in 1251 by the Emir of the city Celaleddin Karatay, serving the Seljuk sultan

Abdulaziz Khan madrasah, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Andijan, Uzbekistan - Entrance to a Madrasa. Date: circa 1909

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Student at the Madrasa (Islamic School). Date: 1903

Syria. Damascus. Zahirie Madrasa. Entrance. Detail

Syria. Damascus. Zahirie Madrasa. Exterior. Photo before Syrian Civil War

Syria. Damasco. Zahirie Madrasa. Inside

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Madrasa Date: circa 1960s

Islamic School and Dervishes
Young boys and girls studying at an Islamic School and a pair of Dervishes. Date: 1905

Turkey - Sivas - Gok Madrasa (built in 1271). Date: circa 1910s

Shir Dor Madrasa. 1619-1636. UZBEKISTAN. Samarkand. Registan Square. Islamic art. Architecture

Shir Dor Madrasa. UZBEKISTAN. Samarkand. Registan Square. Islamic art. Architecture

Madrasah courtyard with archway in city, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fes el Bali, Fes, Morocco, april

Madrasah courtyard with fountain in city, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fes el Bali, Fes, Morocco, april

Madrasa, Qutab Minar, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Delhi, India, Asia

Ceramic detail on Mir-I-Arab madressa (madrasa), Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Facade of the Mir-i-Arab madrasah, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Allakuli Khan madrasah, Khiva, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Ulugbek Madrasah, dating from 1420, Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, C.I.S. Central Asia, Asia

Poi-Kalyan Miri-Arab Madrasah, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, C.I.S. Central Asia, Asia

Registan Square, Mir-I-Arab Madressa (madrasa), Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Towers of the Char Minar, medressa gatehouse built in 1807, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Tilla Kari madrasa, Registan Square, Samarkand, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

View of Kalyan minaret and Mir-i-Arab madrasa, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Islamic inscriptions on Mir-I-Arab Madressa (madrasa), Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Close-up of mosaic work, Nadir Divanbegi Madrasa, Lyab-i-Khauz, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Medersa Bou Inania, Medina town of Fez (Fes el-Bali), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Mouldings over arched doorway, Ben Youssef Medersa (Madrasah) (Madrasa), Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Detail of the dome of the Theological College, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Detail of the dome of the Madrasah-ye Chahar Bagh, formerly the Theological College of the Mother of the Shah, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Theological College of the Mother of the Shah, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Ashrafi Mahal, a madrasa or religious school, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Madrasas: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Madrasas, or Islamic educational institutions, have long been centers of knowledge and artistic expression. From Uzbekistan to Mali, Syria to Iran, these remarkable structures showcase the beauty and diversity of Islamic art. In Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Tilla Kari Madrasa stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Its walls adorned with mosaics featuring intricate arabesque patterns and mesmerizing kufic calligraphy create a visual feast for the eyes. Traveling further west to Timbuktu in Mali, we encounter another marvel - an ancient center of learning known for its prestigious madrasas. These institutions played a crucial role in preserving manuscripts and spreading knowledge throughout Africa. Meanwhile, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital city located in Central Asia, one can find the Barak Khan Madrasa. Its grandeur is enhanced by vibrant tilework that forms stunning twelve-pointed star-shaped designs - a true masterpiece from 15th-century Iran. Moving on to Shir Dor Madrasa in Samarkand's Registan Square reveals yet another architectural gem. The intricately designed facade showcases exquisite mosaic work combined with Arabic scripture dating back centuries. Venturing into Syria brings us face-to-face with Damascus' Al-Zahiriyya Madrasa. Built during the 13th century, this magnificent structure boasts breathtaking mosaic artwork that reflects both religious devotion and artistic mastery. But it's not just about architecture; they are also places where young minds flourish through education. In Narayanganj, Bangladesh captured through lens are playing madrasa students engrossed in their studies while embracing camaraderie amidst their pursuit of knowledge.