Wednesday, November 11, 2026

History

History

The Wooden Architectural Tradition of Merkez Mosque

Merkez Mosque is an important historical structure located in Konya that reflects the wooden-column mosque tradition, distinguished by its rich decorative elements and its ability to preserve its original character despite undergoing various restorations over…

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Astra: Traces of an Ancient City in Konya

Located to the south of the Ancient City of Isaura, on Temaşalık Hill, Astra is a large ancient settlement. Rescue excavations and cleaning works carried out by the Konya Museum Directorate revealed a necropolis area and the remains of a church.

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Erdemsah Mosque

The Erdemsah Mosque is an Anatolian Seljuk–period mosque located in Konya. According to a six-line marble inscription carved in elegant calligraphy above its entrance, the mosque was built in 1220 by Semseddin Erdemsah, the son of Hacı Ismail, during the…

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Discovering 10,500-Year-Old Secrets at Boncuklu Mound

Boncuklu Mound, located on a plateau in Konya province, is a key archaeological site dating back 10,500 years. As the oldest known settlement in Anatolia, it predates Çatalhöyük by a millennium and offers important insights into the Neolithic era.