Konya Offers a Journey Through Time with Its UNESCO Routes
Konya brings together humanity’s earliest traces, Seljuk heritage, spiritual values, and natural landmarks through its UNESCO routes, offering a comprehensive cultural journey for visitors.
History
The 800-Year-Old Caravansary Serving as a Museum and Hotel
Konya is often mentioned with sinkholes, and one of the most striking examples of this natural formation is the Kızören Sinkhole.
Geometric Mosaic Floor Continues to Be Preserved in Konya
The geometric mosaic floor uncovered near the ancient city of Laodicea in Konya remains one of the region’s most striking archaeological discoveries and continues to be preserved in situ under museum supervision.
Iplikci Mosque Reflects the City’s Deep-Rooted History
Believed to be one of the places where Mevlana Celalettin Rumi delivered sermons, the Iplikci Mosque stands out among the prominent Seljuk-era structures of Konya.
Konya and Its Deep Historical Heritage
Konya is one of the most remarkable cities in Anatolia, carrying the memory of thousands of years of human history. From Çatalhöyük, one of the oldest known Neolithic settlements in the world, to the monumental structures that shaped later centuries, Konya…
The History of Küçük Karatay Madrasa
The Küçük Karatay Madrasa is located in the Karatay district, directly east of the Karatay Madrasa, across the street. Today, only a single iwan survives, and the madrasa’s original layout remains unclear, as most of the structure is believed to have been…
Historic Ceramic Kiln in Konya Remains a Key Seljuk-Era Discovery
The ceramic kiln uncovered during excavations in Konya’s city center continues to stand out as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries from the Anatolian Seljuk period in recent years.
The History of Konya
The name Konya is believed to derive from the word Ikon, meaning a sacred depiction. Various mythological accounts surround the origin of this name. According to these narratives, a symbolic image was created and the monument was called Ikonion.
Eşrefoğlu Mosque: A Must Visit Site in Konya
Located in the town of Beyşehir in Konya, Eşrefoğlu Mosque is one of the most remarkable historical and architectural landmarks in the region and a must visit site for anyone traveling to Konya.
Alaeddin Mosque
According to the inscriptions on the courtyard entrance gate of Alaeddin Mosque, located on Alaeddin Hill in the center of Konya, the mosque's construction began during the last years of Seljuk Sultan Rukneddin Mesud I and was completed during the reign of…
Anatolian Seljuk State (1077-1308)
The Period of Kutalmışoğlu Süleyman Shah (1077-1086)
DNA Unlocks Secrets of a Neolithic Society: Women at the Heart of Çatalhöyük
For decades, the Neolithic settlement of Çatalhöyük, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Turkey, has fascinated archaeologists.