Tuesday 22 April 2014

Konya-A capital of Seljuk Civilization, Turkey (Unesco Tentative)

 
Konya a cradle of many civilizations, became a center of culture and politics during the period of Seljuks. During the 12 th and 13 th centuries the city acted as the capital of Seljuks and many public buildings, examples of Seljukian stone carving were built at that time. Seljuks created a unique artistic world with cultural links reaching out from the Anatolian heartland to central Asia, the Middle East and the shores of the Mediterrannean and Konya is the significant example of this world. The outer fortress of Konya and the Alaaddin Mosque, the Sirçali Madrasa, many small mosques and tombs are examples of Seljukian architectural elements of Konya.
 
Date of Submission: 25/02/2000
 
Alaaddin Mosque
 
The Sirçali Madrasa 
 
 

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