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Foreword

Seljuq dynasty is an enormous state which has almost 4 mil- patients. For emphasising Kayseri as a Seljuq city and also for
lion square meter land. Seljuqs were guards of Abbasid caliphate bringing to light Seljuqs we brought Museum of Seljuq civilisation
and they ruled in wide lands including Afghanistan, Pakistan, into action.
Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Museum of Seljuq civilisation has almost 1000 Seljuq pieces
Lebanon, Israel, Arabia and Turkey. Also they had a strong impact and with this rich collection this museum is one of the biggest
in cultural and political life of many governments. But unfortu- Seljuq museum in Turkey. The Seljuqs engraved their artistic
nately; there isn’t any Museum which gives information about activities to materials which they used in the past. Gevher Nesibe
Seljuq Empire or Anatolian Seljuqs.
Complex is hosting these pieces with name of Museum of Seljuq
Anatolia is an important geography and it is reminder of Sel- civilisation. For protecting our historical heritage and transfer-
juqs. We believe that; Seljuqs left many significant Marks behind ring our heritage to next generations we continue to get pieces of
them. Kayseri is an important Seljuq city. And also today; we can see Seljuq period.
the strong effects of people who lived in Seljuq period. In dark ages;
Europe Was living the darkness but in Anatolia almost everywhere We are very proud to prepare a Catalogue that includes our
of Anatolian geography there were zoning services, caravansary’s, Seljuq Works and pieces in our museum. Being as Kayseri Metro-
public houses, hospitals and harbors. Life standards were high. politan Municipality; we are aware of importance of carrying our
One of the most pleasant examples of these kind of Works is Gevher history, cultural heritage to these days. We speed up our Works
Nesibe Darüşşifa and Gıyasiye Madrasa which was built in 1205- because we want to present our ancestors to next generations. I
1206 by our ancestors. want to specify that; our activities will continue to make suitable
Our ancestors built the first Medical Center of the world and Works for our city and also country.
in this complex; there is a Madrasa, a hospital, patient rooms for
mental illnesses, a Turkish bath and a mosque. This monument
clearly shows us that; human health and humanity were very MUSTAFA ÇELİK
important for our ancestors. In this Islamic Social Complex; they Mayor of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality
gave medical services without demanding any payment from