Zeynep Sultan Ottoman Primary School

Zeynep Sultan Ottoman Primary School

Year Built
1769
Commissioned By
Zeyneb Sultan
Architect
Mehmed Tahir Agha
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. The tomb and the majority of the graveyard, which formed the corner of the surrounding wall located at the continuation of the Sıbyan Mektebi (Primary School), were destroyed during road works.

  2. There are archival correspondences regarding the repair of the school, which was damaged in the earthquake.

  3. The square-planned classroom of the school, including its plaster grilles and ceiling, was reconstructed in the 1980s.

  4. The building is currently used by a non-governmental organization.

Featured Highlights

  • The building is situated adjacent to the west entrance of the complex; the entrance to the school is on the north side.

  • The entrance facade features a three-arched portico with round arches; the outer side section on the west of the portico is enclosed.

  • The facades feature rectangular openings with lokma grilles on the lower row, and round-arched plaster windows with filgözü outer panes on the upper row.

  • The phrase "Salamun qawlan min Rabbin rahim" (Peace, a word from a Merciful Lord) is inscribed above the courtyard entrance gate.

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