Double Minaret Madrasa Restoration, Erzurum (Çifte Minareli Medrese)

Located in Erzurum, the Double Minaret Madrasa is attributed to Hüdavent Hatun and is also known as the Hatuniye Madrasa. During the tile restoration initiated in 2012, İznik Mavi Çini produced a total of 22,500 tiles using the Seljuk-period tile mosaic technique with monochrome glazes. Two principal colors—turquoise and manganese purple—were selected. Tiles were prepared in multiple geometric forms, including star, square, hexagonal, and pentagonal units, and were applied to the building’s surfaces using mosaic composition methods in line with original examples.

The restoration approach prioritized the preservation of the madrasa’s original surface composition and material character. Produced tiles were evaluated in direct relation to the existing architectural structure, and the restoration process was carried out within a framework respectful of the building’s historical and artistic context.

“Within Seljuk structures, tilework is not merely surface cladding but an element that defines architectural expression.”

“İznik Mavi Çini, Senior Restoration Workshop Manager”