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Hunat Hatun Camii

Son Güncellenme: 12.04.2026

Hunat Hatun Medresesi is located in the very center of Kayseri city. The medrese was built east of İç Kale and outside the old city walls.

🔵 Who Commissioned It?

The medrese was commissioned in 1237 by Mahperi Hunat Hatun, wife of Sultan I. Alaeddin Keykubat and mother of Sultan I. Giyaseddin Keyhüsrev.

🟢 What Kind of Place Is It?


Hunat Hatun Camii (Kayseri Valiliği)

  • It features an open-air square courtyard.
  • Student cells are arranged around the courtyard.
  • The main eyvan is located on the east side.
  • The stone courses are regular and covered with pointed vaults.
  • The geometric Seljuk motifs on the portal are exceptionally beautiful.

🟣 Historical Use

  • 1929: Used as the Archaeology Museum.
  • After the opening of the new Archaeology Museum in 1969, it became the Ethnography Museum.
  • Since 1998, it has served as a souvenir shop market.

🟠 Special Information

The medrese is one of the most significant cultural monuments of the Seljuk period, notable for both its architecture and stonework. Today, its interior is used as a market, yet its historical fabric remains preserved.

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Hey, young explorer reading this! Look around you… The dream of a queen who lived 800 years ago is still alive in the very stones you walk on today. The Hunat Hatun Külliyesi is not just a building made of stone; it holds within it thousands of stories, thousands of lessons, and endless acts of kindness.

Remember this:

Curiosity is your compass: Why are those tiny stars placed exactly there on these stones? Why are these doors so large? Never stop asking questions.

Art is needed to leave a mark: Just like the master builders who created this place, if you put your heart and patience into everything you do, your own creation will be spoken of for centuries.

Knowledge is the greatest treasure: Long ago, curious children like you sat in these rooms trying to understand the world. Now it is your turn!

Perhaps one day you too will build something wonderful that touches people’s lives, just like Hunat Hatun. Who knows? That “something” might be a building, a book, or even a huge smile! 🚀✨

Keep dreaming and exploring! 🧭🔎

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Hunat Hatun Külliyesi was constructed in 1238 and is considered one of the most elegant examples of Anatolian Seljuk architecture. The complex is a magnificent ensemble of structures located in the center of Kayseri, comprising a mosque, medrese, tomb, and bathhouse.

Components and Features of the Külliye

Mosque: The mosque, commissioned by Mahperi Hunat Hatun, wife of Sultan I. Alâeddin Keykubad, is notable for its massive stone walls and traditional architectural style.

Medrese: This building, which once provided higher education in its time, now functions as a marketplace showcasing and selling local handicrafts. Its open courtyard design reflects Seljuk aesthetics.

Tomb: Adjacent to the interior of the mosque, the tomb contains the coffins of Hunat Hatun and her family. The ornate geometrically decorated crown gate is a work of art.

Bathhouse: The double bathhouse, part of the külliye complex, remains in active use to this day.

Historical Significance

The name "Hunat" derives from the Persian word "Huvand" meaning Great Lady. The külliye holds significant cultural value as one of the largest monuments in Anatolia commissioned by a female patron.

Kaynakça

Kayseri Büyükşehir Municipality. "Hunat Hatun Külliyesi." Accessed April 11, 2026. https://www.kayseri.bel.tr/kesfet-listeleme/hunat-hatun-kulliyesi

Kayseri Valiliği. “Hunat Hatun Külliyesi.” Accessed April 11, 2026. https://www.kayseri.gov.tr/hunat-hatun-kulliyesi

Kültür Portalı. "Hunat Hatun Külliyesi." Accessed April 11, 2026. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/kayseri/gezilecekyer/hunat-hatun-kulliyesi

İslam Ansiklopedisi. "Huand Hatun Külliyesi." Accessed April 11, 2026. https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/huand-hatun-kulliyesi

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