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The İnce Minareli Medrese in Konya is a very old educational building. This medrese was constructed during the Seljuk period to teach religious knowledge known as hadith. The patron of the building was Sahip Ata Fahreddin Ali, a Seljuk vizier. The architect was Abdullah ibn Kelük. The medrese is both a place of learning and a work of art notable for its architectural decorations. What Was a Medrese? The medrese has a “closed courtyard” plan. This means it features a central courtyard covered by