Erzurum Yakutiye Medrese Turkish Islamic Art and Ethnography Museum

he Yakutiye Medrese in Erzurum, built in the 14th century, is a significant structure reflecting the architecture of the Islamic world of its time. The medrese also hosts the Turkish Islamic Art and Ethnography Museum. The museum displays manuscripts, calligraphy, carpets, clothing, handicrafts, and traditional crafts from the Ottoman and Seljuk periods. Additionally, it features artifacts reflecting Erzurum's deep ethnographic heritage. As visitors explore the medrese, they can trace the influences of Ottoman and Seljuk culture and gain insights into Erzurum’s traditional way of life. The architecture of Yakutiye Medrese, especially its stonework and ornamentation, is of great historical and architectural importance.