
Tokat is a city located in the eastern interior of Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, with a history of hosting various civilizations. It covers an area of 10,072 km² and had a population of 612,674 as of 2024. Built on the fertile lands of the Yeşilırmak basin, Tokat has been an important center of trade, culture and science throughout history. History Tokat is one of the oldest settlement sites in Anatolia, with its history extending back to 5500 BCE. Throughout history it has served as a host to var
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Bilal Utku Karakoç

Gök Medrese, one of the finest examples of Anatolian Seljuk architecture, was built in 1271 in Sivas. The structure harmoniously blends architecture and decorative arts, featuring turquoise-colored tiles, a monumental marble portal (taç kapı), a double-minaret façade design, and intricate ornamentation. It was commissioned by Vizier Sahip Ata Fahreddin Ali during the reign of Sultan Gıyaseddin Keyhusrev III. The madrasa served as a religious educational institution for many years and is currentl
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Hikmet Can Urhan