# Urban and historical developments in Kayseri > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-and-historical-developments-in-kayseri > Updated: 2026-08-21T09:52:25.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. In Kayseri, Turkey, recent developments have highlighted both modern religious infrastructure and the preservation of historical heritage. The Melikgazi Municipality officially opened the Hayrat Mosque in the Selçuklu neighborhood, a project funded by local philanthropists and characterized by its minimalist, traditional architecture. Simultaneously, archaeological excavations under the Suriçi Camikebir Urban Transformation Project have uncovered ruins believed to be a medrese from the Melik Mehmet Gazi era. Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç recently inspected the site, noting that the 12th-century religious school was discovered during demolition and renovation work near the historic Cami Kebir mosque. These excavations, conducted under the supervision of the Kayseri Museum Directorate, aim to uncover the historical significance of the site while balancing modern urban development with heritage preservation by removing non-characteristic structures from the Republican era to protect Seljuk-era heritage. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Kayseri archaeological excavations uncover 12th-century madrasa Archaeological excavations in Kayseri have uncovered a 12th-century madrasa during urban renewal. Meanwhile, research is being planned in Terme to investigate historical Amazon connections. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-archaeological-excavations-uncover-historical-medrese-ruins ### 2026-08-14: Hayrat Mosque opens in Kayseri's Melikgazi district The Melikgazi Municipality opened the Hayrat Mosque in Kayseri, a boutique structure built through the support of 13 local philanthropists. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hayrat-mosque-opens-in-kayseris-melikgazi-district --- Cite as: Urban and historical developments in Kayseri. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/urban-and-historical-developments-in-kayseri