Zincirli Madrasa (Ukrainian: Зинджирли-медресе; Медресе Ланцюгів,[1] Crimean Tatar: Zıncırlı medrese) is a madrasa, built of stone by Meñli I Giray in 1500 near Bakhchisarai, Crimea.
| Zincirli Madrasa | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Bakhchysarai Raion |
| Location | |
| Location | Bakhchisarai |
| 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 |
History edit
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 madrasa takes its name from the large chain (zincir) that hangs over the entrance door.
References edit
- ^ Від Crimean Tatar: Zıncır — ланцюг.
- ^ "Special Features Archive". International Committee for Crimea. Archived from the original on 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
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