Zincirli Madrasa
Zincirli Madrasa | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Region | Bakhchysarai Raion |
Location | |
Location | Bakhchisarai |
State | Template:In Crimea |
Territory | Crimea |
Geographic coordinates | 44°44′52″N 33°54′28″E / 44.74778°N 33.90778°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Madrasa |
Founder | Meñli I Giray |
Completed | 1500 |
Zincirli Madrasa (Template:Lang-uk; Медресе Ланцюгів,[1] Template:Lang-crh) is a madrasa, built of stone by Meñli I Giray in 1500 near Bakhchisarai, Crimea.
History
Zincirli Madrasa was established in 1500 by Khan Meñli I Giray. It was a traditional Islamic school of higher learning and served generations of students until 1917, when it was turned into a medical school by the Bolshevik authorities. In 1939, the complex of buildings surrounding the Zincirli Madrasa became a mental hospital. After the return to their homeland, Crimean Tatars were able to gain control of the historic madrasa building.[2]
The lost grave of Ismail Bey Gaspirali also lies within the madrasa compound and is represented by a symbolic grave marker. The madreasa takes its name from the large chain (zincir) that hangs over the entrance door.
References
- ^ Від Template:Lang-crh — ланцюг.
- ^ http://www.iccrimea.org/sfarchive.html
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