Darüşşifas Where Music Threapy was Practiced During Anatolian Seljuks and Ottomans / Selçuklu ve Osmanlı Darüşşifalarında Müzikle Tedavi

Historical evidence reveals that Turkish and Islamic civilizations, notably during the Seljuk and Ottoman eras, employed music therapy as a sophisticated medical practice. The study identifies surviving Darüşşifas (medical and educational institutions) where acoustic design and scientific research—rooted in works by scholars like Avicenna, Rhazes, and Farabi—facilitated music-based treatments for mental disorders. Key sites analyzed include Kayseri Gevher Nesibe Tıp Medresesi (1206), Divriği Ulu Camii ve Darüşşifası (1228), and others, demonstrating how art and acoustics were harnessed centuries ago to enhance healing. This research underscores the enduring legacy of music therapy in historical healthcare systems.

Erdal, G., & Erbaş, İ. (2013). Darüşşifas Where Music Threapy was Practiced During Anatolian Seljuks and Ottomans / Selçuklu ve Osmanlı Darüşşifalarında Müzikle Tedavi. Journal of History Culture and Art Research, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.7596/taksad.v2i1.99