Historic madrasa undergoes restoration in central Türkiye
SİVAS
A major restoration project is underway at the historic Buruciye Madrasa, a 13th-century Seljuk monument in the central province of Sivas, as authorities aim to preserve one of Türkiye’s most significant medieval educational institutions for future generations.
Built in 1271 during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Giyaseddin Keyhusrev III, the madrasa was commissioned by Muzaffer Burucerdi, a scholar originally from the Burucerd region near present-day Iran. The structure served as a center for the study of physics, chemistry and astronomy during the Seljuk era.
“Sivas is a city of history and culture, carrying the traces of many civilizations,” Sivas Governor Yılmaz Şimşek said. “Buruciye Madrasa is not only one of the most important historical structures in Sivas, but also a valuable cultural treasure illuminating the scientific and civilizational history of Anatolia.”
