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Sivas Ulu Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia, located in the city center of Sivas, Turkey. The structure was built in 1196–1197 during the reign of Kutb al-Din Melikshah by Kızılarslan bin İbrahim, and designed by the architect Kul Ahi. Due to its architectural style and historical context, it is considered one of the early examples of Anatolian mosque architecture.Architectural FeaturesThe Sivas Ulu Mosque has interior dimensions of 54.70 meters by 33.70 meters. It features a close

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