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COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION TO BEGIN AT THE DOUBLE MINARET MADRASA, THE SYMBOL OF SİVAS

5/18/2026

Our Directorate General is carrying the Double Minaret Madrasa (Çifte Minareli Medrese)—which has accompanied the historic skyline of Sivas for centuries—into the future while preserving its authentic character.

As one of the exceptional monuments of the Anatolian Seljuk heritage, the structure will be restored (revitalized) in accordance with its original form through comprehensive restoration works to be carried out.

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"As for the issues related to the foundations, it is known that foundations constitute an important asset of our country. I hope that all members of Council of Ministers together with the Ministry Of Religious Affairs and even the Supreme Assembly examine this issue with great care and that this great institution is protected from devastation and made useful for our country in order to ensure that our country can benefit from this asset as necessary."

Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK

1 March 1922, TBMM

 

"The founder's requirement is like the word of Allah and his prophet"

Sinan AKSU

General Director of Foundations

"Waqfs are the emergence of the divine order “you should compete for favor and taqwa”

Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN

TR PRESIDENT

"The understanding of the foundation in our civilization is the formation of the spiritual consciousness that it brings to us."

MEHMET NURİ ERSOY
Minister Of Culture and Tourism