Derviş Ağa Madrasa (Çukur Madrasa)

Also known as Çukur Medrese due to the depression formed by the Birgi Stream running through the middle of Birgi, it is known from the medrese’s inscription that it was built by Dervish Ağa in 1657. It is believed to form a complex with other architectural works constructed by Dervish Ağa in the city.

Today, to the west of the medrese, there is a classroom and, continuing from it, seven student rooms arranged in an “L” shape. The classroom of the medrese has a square plan. Each student room has flattened round arch niches with arches built of brick on the walls opposite their entrances, as well as small niches for students to place their books and belongings. A mixture of rubble stone and brick was used on the facades and domes of the medrese. The entrance door on the east side still exists. There is an inscription on the flattened round arch above the door that has been preserved through repairs. (Anonymous)