Wednesday, November 11, 2026

History

History

The legendary story of Taşkent (Pirlerkondu) Sultan Water

In the district of Taşkent (formerly known as Pirlerkondu), at the foothills of Erenler Hill, beneath steep rocks lies the Sultan Water or Sultan Spring Fountain, which has gained fame among the people with a legendary story attributed to the Seljuk Sultan…

History

Esrefoğlu Mosque Becomes a Global Landmark

Visitor interest has increased in Esrefoglu Mosque, a structure from the Anatolian Seljuk period in Konya’s Beysehir district, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.

History

Step into History

Selçuklu Municipality's restorations in historic Sille are driving strong visitor interest and tourism in Konya.

History

5,000-Year-Old Human-Faced Pottery Found in Konya

A pottery fragment featuring a “human face,” estimated to be around 5,000 years old, was uncovered in Gökhöyük, Seydişehir, Konya, during excavations led by Associate Professor Dr. Ramazan Gündüz of Selcuk University.