The construction of the madrasah, which has survived to this day with its perfect structure, started in the Artuqid Period and was completed in 1457-1502 during the reign of Akkoyunlu Ruler Cihangiroğlu Kasım Padishah. Smooth cut stone was used in the construction of the two-storey, domed, single and open courtyard madrasah. The building, which attracts attention in terms of its plan features, stone workmanship and ornamentation motifs, is located within the social complex together with the mosque and the tomb. There is a fountain and a large pool in the courtyard of the madrasa. The madrasa, which has a facade open to the plain in the south, is one of the largest buildings in Mardin. It is an open madrasah type, arranged around a single courtyard, with two floors and a single iwan. It is made of cut stone and bricks.
It is entered from the south facade, through a barrel-vaulted corridor connected by a crown door. There is an independent masjid in the west, with the same entrance as the other parts. There is a mosque rising on two floors in the east. It consists of cells arranged between porticoes on two floors, around a large courtyard with porticoes that can be entered from the portal. To the north of the courtyard, there is a large iwan that crosses the second floor and a pool in front of it. This place should have been considered as a social complex, not as a single madrasa. The lodge-mausoleum next to it is proof of this.
Where is Kasımiye Madrasa?
You can reach Kasımiye Madrasa after passing the Mardin City Stadium in the southwest of Mardin, turning right from the Fire Brigade garage and going 250 meters.
It consists of two-storey spaces arranged around a single courtyard and an independent masjid. Although its plan features, stone workmanship and ornamentation motifs do not reflect the characteristics of the period, it can be said that this monumental structure is one of the last works of the Artuqid Period in Mardin.
Kasımiye Madrasa: When Kasım Sultan, son of Akkoyunlu Ruler Cihangir, was appointed to Mardin, he started a feverish activity to repair the city. He had this multi-purpose madrasah built (1469), which crowned his devoted work and has survived to this day with its perfect structure.
Smooth cut stone was used in the construction of the two-storey, domed, single and open courtyard madrasah. The building, which attracts attention in terms of its plan features, stone workmanship and ornamentation motifs, is located within the social complex together with the mosque and the tomb. There is a fountain and a large pool in the courtyard of the madrasa.
The construction of the madrasa, which started during the Artuqid period (13th century), was left unfinished due to the Mongol raids under Timur. Many sources state that the building was completed in the late 15th century during the reign of Akkoyunlu Sultan Kasım Ibn Cihangir (1487-1507).
Kasımiye Madrasa is one of the most striking historical buildings in Mardin. This madrasah, built during the Artuqid and Akkoyunlu periods, is famous for its architectural structure, stone workmanship and decorations.
Kasımiye Madrasa keeps its doors open for visitors every day of the week. The fact that no fee is required for entry makes it attract great interest from both local and foreign tourists.
Mardin, which combines modern and traditional with its multicultural history and impressive tourist attractions, is also among the must-visit places during your trip to Mardin; Sakıp Sabancı Mardin Museum, Mardin Bazaar, Kasımiye Madrasa, Zinciriye Madrasa, Deyrüzzaferan Monastery, Mor Behnam Kırklar Monastery, Mardin Museum,
When it comes to Mardin's famous dishes, the first thing that comes to mind is stuffed ribs. Stuffed ribs, prepared with the right rib of a goat or lamb and cooked for hours, attracts attention as it is a Geographical Indication Registered delicacy.
A marvelous building made of cut stone. The magnificence of the stone workmanship impresses you even at the entrance of the madrasa. A flowing fountain and a large pool welcome you in the courtyard of the madrasa. The flow of water flowing in this fountain and pool in the courtyard symbolizes human life from birth to death and beyond. The water coming out of the fountain represents birth, the place where it flows represents youth, the long narrow groove into which the water flows represents maturity, and the collection of water in a pool represents death. You will see many guides talking about this when you stand next to running water. Although it doesn't have much space to explore, the combination of flowing water and cut stone in the pool and the reflection of the sun creates a wonderful atmosphere.
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