The Darülmülk Exhibition Palace, brought to the city by Konya Metropolitan Municipality, continues to showcase Turkey's rich cultural heritage to its visitors.
The sculptures of 12 sultans and 17 dynasty members, whose facial and body appearances were reconstructed through a six-year scientific study based on remains exhumed from royal tombs, have been on display for 1.5 years at the Darülmülk Exhibition Palace of Konya Metropolitan Municipality.
The exhibition, which has attracted great interest from both local and international visitors, welcomes guests with statues of the era's sultans standing before crown gates that reflect the architectural grandeur of the state.
The exhibition features statues of several sultans, including Kilij Arslan I, Shahanshah Melikshah, Rukneddin Mesud I, Kilij Arslan II, Rukneddin Suleyman Shah II, Kilij Arslan III, Ghiyaseddin Keyhusrev I, Alaeddin Keykubad I, Ghiyaseddin Keyhusrev II, Kilij Arslan IV, Ghiyaseddin Keyhusrev III, and Ghiyaseddin Mesud II.
Hülya Acar, a guide at the Darülmülk Exhibition Palace, stated that both local and international tourists are informed about the scientific studies and the creation process of the statues through guided tours available in Turkish and English.
Acar emphasized that visitors have the opportunity to experience something truly unique, stating, "Over the past 1.5 years, 163,000 people have visited this place, more than 1,500 of whom were international guests. We have hosted visitors from many different parts of the world. The tombs of our sultans are located at Alaeddin Hill. After visiting the tombs, guests come here and see the sultans brought to life with a 90% resemblance. It is incredibly moving and exciting for those who first visit the tombs and then encounter the statues here."
