
Gök Medrese is located at the southeastern foot of the earthwork mound now known as the castle in Sivas. It was constructed in 1271 during the reign of III. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev by his vizier Sahip Ata Ali b. Hüseyin. The building has two names: “Sahibiye” and “Gök Medrese.” Sahibiye derives from the patron’s honorific title, while Gök Medrese comes from the turquoise-colored tiles used in its decoration.Architect and ConstructionThe architect of the medrese was Kalûyân el-Konevî, who was respon
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Turquoise is a tone formed by the combination of blue and green. Throughout history, turquoise has been valued by many civilizations and has emerged not only as an aesthetic element but also as a symbol with profound meaning. In Turkish culture, the significance of this color is deeply rooted. Particularly during the Osmanlı İmparatorluğu period, turquoise found its place across a wide range of fields from architecture to decorative arts. The fact that the word “turquoise” derives from the Frenc
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