Gaziantep Mevlevi Culture and Foundation Works Museums
The Gaziantep Mevlevi Culture and Foundation Works Museums (Turkish: Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakıf Müzesi) is a museum in Gaziantep, Gaziantep Province, Turkey.
Gaziantep Mevlevihanesi Vakıf Müzesi | |
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  Location within Turkey | |
| Established | 7 May 2007 |
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| Location | Gaziantep, Gaziantep Province, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 37°03′40.0″N 37°23′16.3″E |
| Type | museum |
History
The museum was originally constructed as the Antep Mevlevi Lodge in 1638. Throughout the years, the building had been used as school, storage, office etc.[1] In 2006, it was renovated to be a museum by the Gaziantep Regional Directorate of Foundations. The museum was finally opened on 7 May 2007 as the Gaziantep Mevlevi Culture and Foundation Works Museums.[2]
Architecture
The museum complex consists of two buildings. The main building consists of three stories. The other building located at the northern part of the complex has two stories.[2]
Exhibitions
The museum exhibits various works from Mevlevi Order culture. It also features various hand written Quran and calligraphy.[1]
See also
References
- "Foundation Museum of Gaziantep Mevlevi Center". T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- "Gaziantep Mevlevi Culture and Foundation Works Museums". Turkish Museums. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
