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Behram-Begova Medresa Tuzla

Coordinates: 44°32′19″N 18°39′14″E / 44.538604°N 18.654020°E / 44.538604; 18.654020
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Behrem-Begova Medresa in Tuzla
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Behram-Begova 1, Tuzla


Coordinates44°32′19″N 18°39′14″E / 44.538604°N 18.654020°E / 44.538604; 18.654020
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TypePublic, Co-educational
Foundedbefore 1626
PrincipalAhmed Hatunić
Teaching staff45
Number of students500
Average class size30
LanguageBosnian
Websitewww.bbm.edu.ba

The Behrem-Begova Medresa is the oldest educational institution found in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Relevant historical sources suggest that it began operating before 1626. It was built in the Arab-Moorish style, and throughout its history it has been restored and rebuilt repeatedly.

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