Madrasa Collection

Mosaic with arab and kufic caligraphy (top) on a wall of the Madrasa. Fes. Morocco

Tilla Kari Madrasa. 1646-1660. UZBEKISTAN. Samarkand. Registan Square. Islamic art. Architecture

Mali, Timbuktu. An Islamic teacher corrects a childs homework on a wooden slate in Timbuktu. Since ancient times, Timbuktu has been a place of Islamic learning

Interior of the "Al-Attarine" madrasa in the medina of Fez, Morocco. The medina of Fes was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Symphony of Water and Stone: The Pool at Ben Youssef Madrasa
Claudio Viarengo

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Madrasa Barak Khan

Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, dated A. H. 846 / A. D. 1442-43. Creator: Unknown
Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, dated A.H. 846/ A.D. 1442-43

Playing Madrasa Students, Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Tile work detail, Bou Inania Medersa, Medina, Meknes, Morocco

India, Delhi, Qutub Minar, Al-ud-Dins Madrasa

Sher-Dor Madrasah minaret at the Registan square. A Unesco World Heritage Site, Samarkand. Uzbekistan

Beautifull stucco work in the Ben Youssef Medersa. It is the largest theological school in Morocco. Built in 1565 it once housed 900 students and teachers in the rooms above the courtyard

Nadir Divan Begi, Madrasah, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia

Chella necropolis, medersa, detail of the door (mosaic)
GDG326068 Chella necropolis, medersa, detail of the door (mosaic) by Moroccan School; Chellah, Rabat, Morocco; (add.info)

Sibyl ou Fontaine et Ecole de Souk-el-asr, au Kaire, December 1849-January 1850

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - The Registan - Ulugh Beg Madrasa, built during the Timurid Empire era of TimurTamerlane, with an imposing iwan with a lancet-arch pishtaq or portal facing the square

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Kukeldash Madrasa Islamic School. Date: circa 1910s

Mosaic with Arabic scripture. 1242-1243. From the Madrasa of Sircali, Konya (Turkey). Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Syria. Damascus. Madrasa Al-Zahiriyya. 13th century
Islamic Art. Syria. Madrasa Al-Zahiriyya. 13th. century. It was originally a private residence. In 1277, after the death of the Mamluk Sultan Baybars I (1223-1277)

Turkey - Konya - Karatay Medrese
Karatay Medrese is a medrese (a school with a frequently but not absolutely religious focus) built in Konya, Turkey, in 1251 by the Emir of the city Celaleddin Karatay, serving the Seljuk sultan

Abdulaziz Khan madrasah, Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Andijan, Uzbekistan - Entrance to a Madrasa. Date: circa 1909

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Student at the Madrasa (Islamic School). Date: 1903

Syria. Damascus. Zahirie Madrasa. Entrance. Detail

Syria. Damascus. Zahirie Madrasa. Exterior. Photo before Syrian Civil War

Syria. Damasco. Zahirie Madrasa. Inside

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Madrasas: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Madrasas, or Islamic educational institutions, have long been centers of knowledge and artistic expression. From Uzbekistan to Mali, Syria to Iran, these remarkable structures showcase the beauty and diversity of Islamic art. In Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Tilla Kari Madrasa stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Its walls adorned with mosaics featuring intricate arabesque patterns and mesmerizing kufic calligraphy create a visual feast for the eyes. Traveling further west to Timbuktu in Mali, we encounter another marvel - an ancient center of learning known for its prestigious madrasas. These institutions played a crucial role in preserving manuscripts and spreading knowledge throughout Africa. Meanwhile, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital city located in Central Asia, one can find the Barak Khan Madrasa. Its grandeur is enhanced by vibrant tilework that forms stunning twelve-pointed star-shaped designs - a true masterpiece from 15th-century Iran. Moving on to Shir Dor Madrasa in Samarkand's Registan Square reveals yet another architectural gem. The intricately designed facade showcases exquisite mosaic work combined with Arabic scripture dating back centuries. Venturing into Syria brings us face-to-face with Damascus' Al-Zahiriyya Madrasa. Built during the 13th century, this magnificent structure boasts breathtaking mosaic artwork that reflects both religious devotion and artistic mastery. But it's not just about architecture; they are also places where young minds flourish through education. In Narayanganj, Bangladesh captured through lens are playing madrasa students engrossed in their studies while embracing camaraderie amidst their pursuit of knowledge.