Hunat Complex, which consists of a mosque, madrasah, bathhouse and tomb, was built in 1238 by Mahperi Hunat Hatun, wife of Alaaddin Keykubat I. The complex, mosque, madrasah, bathhouse and tomb built by Mahperi Hunat Hatun, wife of the Seljuk sultan Alaaddin Keykubat in 1238, exhibits the most beautiful examples of Seljuk architecture, which combines stone with aesthetics. Hunat Hatun Mosque, which perfectly reflects the elegance of stone with its crown gate decorated with geometric shapes and plant figures, and the madrasah with its admirable high-arched main gate, is one of the indispensable historical stops of Kayseri visits.
The mosque consists of 8 aisles parallel to the mihrab. The mosque, which has a dome in front of the mihrab, reflects the plan of Malatya Ulu Mosque. There is an expansion such as the mihrapönü of Erzurum Ulu Mosque. The crown door and mihrab part of the building are decorated and geometric decoration is used.
While the madrasah looked like a castle from the outside, its towers were destroyed over time. It is a single-storey madrasah plan type with two iwans and an open courtyard. The ornamental belt surrounds the main iwan. Geometric decorations are dominant in the madrasa. It has gargoyles shaped like lion heads. Cut stone material was used throughout the complex. Since 1929, it began to be used as a museum with the directive of Governor Fuad Bey. The Madrasah, which was used as an Archeology museum for many years, was used as the Ethnography Museum until 1998, after the new Kayseri Archeology Museum built in Gültepe in 1969 came into service. In 1998, the museum was moved to Güpgüpoğlu Mansion and after the maintenance and repair of the Madrasa was carried out by Kayseri Governorship, it was transferred to the Regional Directorate of Foundations and put into service as a souvenir market. It still continues to be used as a souvenir market.
The muqarnas base, which is a different feature of the tomb, reflects an interesting feature.
Hunat Hatun Madrasah is located in the east of Kayseri Citadel, outside the walls surrounding the old city; It was built together with the mosque, bathhouse and tomb in 1237 A.D. by Mahperi Hunat Hatun, the wife of the Seljuk Ruler Alaeddin Keykubat I and the mother of Sultan Giyaseddin Keyhüsrev I.
The seating area is 2,203 square meters. The main entrance door on the western façade of the mosque is decorated with a masterpiece arabesque ornament. Thereupon, he said, 'Only those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, who perform prayers properly, who give alms, and who fear no one but Allah can build and repair the mosques of Allah.
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Hunat Hatun Mosque and Complex/Age (1246)
Wife of Alaeddin Keykubad I, II. She is the mother of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev. He left behind madrasahs, soup kitchens and many other works built in various parts of Anatolia. There is a large complex bearing his name in Kayseri.
The complex was built by the wife of Alaeddin Keykubat I and II. It was built in 1238 by Mahperi Hatun (Huand), mother of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev. Hunat Hatun Complex, consisting of a mosque, madrasah, tomb and bath, is one of the masterpieces of Seljuk architecture.
It is located opposite the castle in the center of Kayseri.
According to its inscription, it was built in 1238 by Mahperi Hatun, the wife of Seljuk Ruler Alaaddin Keykubat I. It was built as a social complex and contains a mosque, a madrasa and a bath.
It is one of the most beautiful examples of Seljuk architecture. Its wooden pulpit is original. The stone carving and details on the doors are very beautiful.
Traditional handicrafts (marbling, calligraphy, copper leather, etc.) are performed in the madrasah section. In this way, the complex became a living center. You can find many nice things as souvenirs.
The middle part of the madrasa is designed as a place where we can sit, sip our tea and coffee and relax. (And it would be a top notch if they served their coffee in cups instead of paper cups) I can't imagine that anyone coming to Kayseri can leave without stopping by here.
Don't leave without visiting the tomb inside the madrasa.
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The large social complex built in the city center of Kayseri in 1238 by Mahperi Hunad Hatun, wife of Alaaddin Keykubad I. fountain Mosque Our Social Complex with its Magnificent Stone and Wooden Workmanship, consisting of an Inn, is worth seeing.
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