Medrese Collection

Victoria College, Alexandria - Quadrangle
A view through the arcading of the Quadrangle at Victoria College, Alexandria, Egypt

Sifaiye Medresesi at Sivas, Turkey
Sifaiye Medresesi - a medrese built in 1217 in Sivas, Turkey. It bears typical Seljuk features and was built by the Rum Seljuk Sultan Kaykaus I

Yugoslavia: Seraievo, Court of the Medrese (b / w photo)
6018104 Yugoslavia: Seraievo, Court of the Medrese (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seraievo, Court of the Medrese)

Minarets of the Hussein Baiqara Madrasa (photo)
EAM229366 Minarets of the Hussein Baiqara Madrasa (photo) by Islamic School; Herat, Afghanistan; out of copyright

Facade of the Shirdar Madrasa, Timurid period, Rigestan Square, c. 1619-35 (photo)
JB117405 Facade of the Shirdar Madrasa, Timurid period, Rigestan Square, c.1619-35 (photo) by Islamic School, (17th century); Samarkand, Uzbekistan; eJohn Bethell; out of copyright

Sale, Rabat, Morocco - Medersa Abu al-Hassan, also called Medersa des Merinide Date: 1928

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

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Lecture in a Registan Madrasa
Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Students attending a lecture in a Registan Madrasa (Islamic Religious School). Date: circa 1910

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

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

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

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

Medrasah Shir-Dhor at Registan place in Samarkand, 1869-70 (oil on canvas)
BAL172722 Medrasah Shir-Dhor at Registan place in Samarkand, 1869-70 (oil on canvas) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); 27.3x36.7 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian

Entrance portal and minaret, built c. 1260-65 (photo)
XIR208659 Entrance portal and minaret, built c.1260-65 (photo) by Islamic School, (13th century); Ince Minare Madrasa, Konya, Turkey; (add.info.: designed by Koluk bin Abdullah; ); out of copyright

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Madrasa Date: circa 1960s

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

LEBOURG, CHARLES ALBERT (1849-1928)
Madrasah-ye Chahar Bagh or Madar-e Shah (the Kings Mother). Dome and minaret. IRAN. Esfahan. Madrasah-ye Chahar Bagh or Madar-e

Sahrij Madrassa. Stucco decoration. MOROCCO. Fes. Sahrij Madrassa. Islamic art. Architecture

The Medressa - Algiers, Algeria
The Medressa (Islamic Religious School) at Algiers, Algeria, with a view out over the Mediterranean Sea

Medressa - Algiers
The Medressa (Religious School) in Algiers, Algeria

An Ottoman Library
An Ottoman Medressa Library with reading seats and wooden book supports

Religious School (Islamic) Medressa in Baku, Azerbaijan

Souvenir postcard from Algiers
Algiers, Algeria, North Africa. A souvenir postcard showing the an Arab Street in the Casbah, St Eugenie and the Boulevard Front de Mer, the Medressa and the Tomb of St Abderhamam (Abdul Rahman)

Medressa and Slimania at Tunis, Tunisia
The Medressa and Slimania at Tunis, Tunisia

Walida School and Sibil - Cairo, Egypt. Walida means The Mother and is named after the Khedives Wife. Sibil relates to the public fountain on the left of the shot

Konya, Turkey - The Ince Minaret Medrese Museum
Konya (also known as Koniah, Konieh, Konia, Qunia and Iconium) in Turkey. The Ince Minaret Medrese (" The Medrese with the fine Minaret )

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"Exploring the Rich History and Architecture of Medrese" Step into the enchanting world of medrese, educational institutions that have played a significant role in shaping cultures across different regions. From Victoria College in Alexandria's Quadrangle to Sifaiye Medresesi at Sivas, Turkey, these establishments have stood as pillars of knowledge for centuries. Travel to Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and marvel at The Registan's grandeur - adorned with Ulugh Beg Madrasa. Delve into history through a mosaic with Arabic scripture from the Madrasa of an era long gone by (1242-1243). Witness "They are Triumphant, " an oil on canvas masterpiece capturing the essence life in 1871-72. Journey to Yugoslavia's Seraievo and be captivated by the timeless beauty captured in a black and white photograph showcasing the Court of the Medrese. Admire the majestic minarets of Hussein Baiqara Madrasa standing tall against the sky. Discover architectural splendor at Shirdar Madrasa, Timurid period's masterpiece located in Rigestan Square (c. 1619-35). Immerse yourself in Islamic education at Al-Azhar University - Al-Azhar Mosque nestled within Cairo's vibrant streets. Embark on a cultural expedition to Sale, Rabat, Morocco where Medersa Abu al-Hassan stands as a testament to craftsmanship and devotion. Experience spirituality firsthand as Muslims pray outdoors after a stormy day in Turkmenistan during Friday prayers. Witness learning come alive within Tunisia's madrasas as students engage fervently during lessons. These sacred spaces continue to inspire generations with their rich heritage and dedication towards nurturing minds. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate medrese - symbols of enlightenment and intellectual growth spanning continents and eras alike.