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A Hidden Kingdom That Conquered the Phrygians Found in Konya

A Hidden Kingdom That Conquered the Phrygians Found in Konya

A recently discovered stone has shed light on an ancient kingdom that once ...

The 353-Year Ottoman Legacy in Konya

The 353-Year Ottoman Legacy in Konya

The historical beauty of Aziziye Mosque, which has been standing since the 17th ...

Thirty Tombs Discovered in Listra Ancient City

Thirty Tombs Discovered in Listra Ancient City

Thirty tombs were discovered around the church, one-third of which has been ...

Mayor Altay Inspects Restoration Works at Seljuk Landmarks

Mayor Altay Inspects Restoration Works at Seljuk Landmarks

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ugur Ibrahim Altay, together with Konya ...

Restoration Continues at Raziye Sultan Caravanserai

Restoration Continues at Raziye Sultan Caravanserai

Restoration work continues at the Raziye Sultan Caravanserai in Kadınhanı, ...

The Sahip Ata Mosque: One of the Oldest Seljuk Architectures

The Sahip Ata Mosque: One of the Oldest Seljuk Architectures

The Sahip Ata Mosque, one of the oldest examples of Seljuk architecture, is ...

Selcuk University Leads Heracleia Excavations

Selcuk University Leads Heracleia Excavations

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Zeliha Gider Büyüközer, a faculty member ...

8,000-Year-Old Catalhöyük Figurine Back in Konya

8,000-Year-Old Catalhöyük Figurine Back in Konya

The 8,000-year-old figurine originating from Catalhöyük, repatriated by the ...

Vasada's 2,000-Year-Old Theater Unearthed

Vasada's 2,000-Year-Old Theater Unearthed

The ancient city of Vasada is located in the Bostandere neighborhood, southeast ...

Step into History at Horozlu Inn in Konya

Step into History at Horozlu Inn in Konya

Horozlu Inn is a significant landmark in Konya, reflecting the city's rich ...

Unique Architecture of Ulu Mosque in Konya

Unique Architecture of Ulu Mosque in Konya

Basköy Ulu Mosque is located in the Basköy neighborhood of Doganhisar, a ...

Ferruhsah Masjid: Standing Strong Since 1224

Ferruhsah Masjid: Standing Strong Since 1224

The Ferruhsah Masjid, built in 1224, is located on Türbe Street in Anıt ...

Konya's 150-Year History Illuminated in New Photo Album

Konya's 150-Year History Illuminated in New Photo Album

The introduction of a photo album created in collaboration between the Konya ...

Excavations Ongoing in Savatra

Excavations Ongoing in Savatra

Excavations at the 5,000-year-old ancient city of Savatra, also known as ...

Obruk Caravanserai Museum Hotel Draws Record Visitors

Obruk Caravanserai Museum Hotel Draws Record Visitors

The Obruk Caravanserai Museum Hotel in Konya, which is one of the world's first ...

Anatolian Seljuk Coins Illuminate Centuries-Old History

Anatolian Seljuk Coins Illuminate Centuries-Old History

A collection of 2,764 gold, silver and copper coins minted by 14 sultans and ...

Erdemşah Mosque: A Seljuk Masterpiece

Erdemşah Mosque: A Seljuk Masterpiece

Erdemşah Mosque, located in the Şükran District, is also known locally as ...

Mahkeme Bath Welcomes Guests in Konya

Mahkeme Bath Welcomes Guests in Konya

The Mahkeme Bath was originally constructed in the 15th century during the rule ...

Alaeddin Mosque

Alaeddin Mosque

According to the inscriptions on the courtyard entrance gate of Alaeddin ...

Sille Unveils 5000 Years of History

Sille Unveils 5000 Years of History

Sille, with its caves, churches, and historical artifacts unearthed through ...

Selcuk University Advances Archaeological Research

Selcuk University Advances Archaeological Research

Selcuk University stands out with its work that will shape Turkish archaeology. ...

Architectural Features of Selimiye Mosque

Architectural Features of Selimiye Mosque

The Selimiye Mosque, also known as the Selim II Mosque, is a 16th-century ...

Konya’s Historic Devil's Bridge

Konya’s Historic Devil's Bridge

The Devil's Bridge, situated in the Sille neighborhood of Konya, is part of a ...

Aziziye Mosque: Konya’s 17th-Century Gem

Aziziye Mosque: Konya’s 17th-Century Gem

The Aziziye Mosque in Konya is notable for having windows that are larger than ...

The Mystical Ak Monastery in Konya

The Mystical Ak Monastery in Konya

Konya hosts the Ak Monastery, a remarkable Byzantine-era structure also known ...

The History of Küçük Karatay Madrasa

The History of Küçük Karatay Madrasa

The Küçük Karatay Madrasa is situated in the Karatay district, directly east ...

Mahmudiye Madrassa

Mahmudiye Madrassa

Mahmudiye Madrassa, also known as Ali Gav Zaviyesi (where "zaviye" refers to a ...

MEANINGFUL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SELCUKLU MUNICIPALITY ON THE 953rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE VICTORY OF MALAZGIRT

MEANINGFUL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SELCUKLU MUNICIPALITY ON THE 953rd ANNIVERSARY OF ...

Selçuklu Municipality carries out important works to preserve and support ...

Excavation work at Lystra brings ancient artifacts to light

Excavation work at Lystra brings ancient artifacts to light

Located in the Hatunsaray region south of Meram, Lystra was an important ...

Çatalhöyük Visitor Center Increases Interest in the Ancient City

Çatalhöyük Visitor Center Increases Interest in the Ancient City

Çatalhöyük Visitor Centre, which was built by Konya Metropolitan ...

Sahip Ata Foundation Museum

Sahip Ata Foundation Museum

The Sahip Ata complex in Konya stands as one of the most significant ...

Selçuk University Leads Konya’s First Excavation

Selçuk University Leads Konya’s First Excavation

The excavations at the ancient city of Savatra in Konya, carried out under the ...

The 800-Year-Old Caravansary: Reborn as Both a Museum and a Hotel

The 800-Year-Old Caravansary: Reborn as Both a Museum and a Hotel

Konya is frequently on the agenda with sinkholes. Obruk Han, a Seljuk work that ...

A Hidden Hittite Treasure in Konya

A Hidden Hittite Treasure in Konya

Eflatunpınar, located in the Beyşehir district of Konya, is a unique ...

Zengibar Castle

Zengibar Castle

Konya's historic Zengibar Castle stands out for its rich history and strategic ...

Examinations Conducted at Şükran Neighborhood Archaeological Park

Examinations Conducted at Şükran Neighborhood Archaeological Park

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay and Meram ...

Archaeological Excavations Commence at Lystra Ancient City

Archaeological Excavations Commence at Lystra Ancient City

The ancient city of Lystra, a significant site for world, religious, and ...

Ak Monastery in Konya

Ak Monastery in Konya

Konya is home to a rich array of historical artifacts that span ancient times, ...

Serafeddin Mosque: From the 12th Century to Today

Serafeddin Mosque: From the 12th Century to Today

Konya's Serafeddin Mosque, situated in the heart of the city, is a significant ...

Ruzbe Inn: Timeless Architecture in Konya

Ruzbe Inn: Timeless Architecture in Konya

Ruzbe Inn is situated within the Selçuklu district along the Konya-Ankara ...

Boncuklu Mound Reveals 10,500 Years of History

Boncuklu Mound Reveals 10,500 Years of History

Boncuklu Mound, perched on a plateau high above sea level in Konya province, is ...

Ancient Altar Sheds Light on Savatra

Ancient Altar Sheds Light on Savatra

Unearthed in the heart of the ancient city of Savatra, located in Konya, the ...

The Sırçalı Madrasa: Seljuk Architecture in Konya

The Sırçalı Madrasa: Seljuk Architecture in Konya

The Sırçalı Madrasa was built in Konya in 1242-1243 by Bedreddin Muslih, the ...

Karahöyük Excavations Unveil Turkey's 3000 BC Heritage

Karahöyük Excavations Unveil Turkey's 3000 BC Heritage

Karahöyük is an ancient mound located about 7 km southwest of Konya’s city ...

Bulgur Tekke Mosque: A Timeless Landmark in Konya

Bulgur Tekke Mosque: A Timeless Landmark in Konya

Bulgur Tekke Mosque is a 13th-century mosque located in Konya, Turkey. It is ...

Çatalhöyük Gains Popularity

Çatalhöyük Gains Popularity

The Çatalhöyük Information and Meeting Center, established by the Konya ...

The Mahkeme Bathhouse in Konya

The Mahkeme Bathhouse in Konya

Mahkeme Bathhouse is a significant historical and cultural landmark located in ...

Ancient Seljuk Inn Revealed by Drought in Konya

Ancient Seljuk Inn Revealed by Drought in Konya

Due to the decrease in water level in the Altınapa Dam in Konya caused by the ...

Kilistra Church of the Cross

Kilistra Church of the Cross

The ancient city of Kilistra, situated in today’s Hatunsaray in Konya’s ...

A Journey Through Sille's Historic Streets

A Journey Through Sille's Historic Streets

In addition to its historical significance, Sille is also known for its unique ...

Kubadabad Palace

Kubadabad Palace

Famous Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Kayqubad commissioned Kubadabad Palace to the ...

Underground City with Winery and Cistern Discovered in Konya

Underground City with Winery and Cistern Discovered in Konya

The underground city, which was discovered during the work carried out in ...

The Historic Erdemşah Mosque

The Historic Erdemşah Mosque

The Erdemşah Mosque is an Anatolian Seljuk period mosque located in Konya. The ...

Historic Gevale Castle to Boost Konya Tourism

Historic Gevale Castle to Boost Konya Tourism

Restoration work is underway to bring Gevale Castle, located at an altitude of ...

Roman Era Border Watchtowers Found in Konya

Roman Era Border Watchtowers Found in Konya

100 watchtowers were found in Bozdağ National Park in Konya’s Karatay ...

Horse Racing Rules Appeared in the 2000-Year-Old Inscription in Konya

Horse Racing Rules Appeared in the 2000-Year-Old Inscription in Konya

It turned out that the rules of horse racing were written on the inscription on ...

A Mysterious Kingdom That Defeated the Phrygians was Discovered in Konya

A Mysterious Kingdom That Defeated the Phrygians was Discovered in Konya

Archaeologists have discovered a kingdom that ruled in Konya between 1400 and ...

Geometric Mosaic Floor Found in Konya

Geometric Mosaic Floor Found in Konya

The Gymnasium was discovered when a person who wanted to build a building on ...

99-Million-Year-Old Rich Fossil Bed Found in Konya

99-Million-Year-Old Rich Fossil Bed Found in Konya

Hasan Hüseyin Kahrıman, who went for a walk on the Geyik Mountains in ...

The Bayındır Mosque

The Bayındır Mosque

The Bayındır Mosque, located in the village of Bayındır near Konya, is a ...

Sahib Ata Foundation Bathhouse: A Historical and Healing Experience

Sahib Ata Foundation Bathhouse: A Historical and Healing Experience

The Sahib Ata Foundation Bathhouse, located in the Ilgın district of Konya, is ...

The Historic Akkise Mosque

The Historic Akkise Mosque

The Akkise Mosque, also called Friday Mosque by locals, is an old mosque near ...

800-Year-Old Caravanserai Opens as Museum Hotel in Karatay

800-Year-Old Caravanserai Opens as Museum Hotel in Karatay

The 800-year-old "Obruk Caravanserai Museum Hotel," restored by the Karatay ...

Karadiğin Bridge: A Bridge Between Past and Present in Konya

Karadiğin Bridge: A Bridge Between Past and Present in Konya

Karadiğin Bridge, which is located between the Karadiğin and Kayalı villages ...

Must-Visit Tombs in Konya

Must-Visit Tombs in Konya

Konya, one of Turkey's historically and culturally rich cities, is home to many ...

Historical Sites in Konya

Historical Sites in Konya

Konya, situated in Anatolia, holds a distinguished place as one of the oldest ...

First Martyrdom Site of Anatolian Turks

First Martyrdom Site of Anatolian Turks

The place called Cennet Çukuru (Heaven Pit), where Seljuk soldiers who came to ...

St. Paul's Church: A Standing Testament in Konya

St. Paul's Church: A Standing Testament in Konya

Standing tall amidst Konya's history is St. Paul's Church, the sole survivor of ...

Konya's Korucu Bridge: Linking Past and Present

Konya's Korucu Bridge: Linking Past and Present

Korucu Bridge is situated between Hadim and Taşkent, along the Hadim-Sazak ...

Harmanpınar Roman Fountain: A Historic Gem in Konya

Harmanpınar Roman Fountain: A Historic Gem in Konya

Within the borders of Bozkır, there are many ancient settlements that date ...

Hidden Gem: Kıreli Çarşı Mosque in Konya

Hidden Gem: Kıreli Çarşı Mosque in Konya

The Kıreli Çarşı Mosque is a historic mosque located in the town of ...

Sarcophagi in Konya

Sarcophagi in Konya

Konya is home to a fascinating collection of sarcophagi, particularly from the ...

Must-See Mosques in Konya: Great Mosque

Must-See Mosques in Konya: Great Mosque

The Great Mosque of Akşehir, also known as Akşehir Ulu Mosque, is a ...

Adile Baysal Culture and Art House: A Must-Visit in Konya

Adile Baysal Culture and Art House: A Must-Visit in Konya

The Adile Baysal Culture and Arts House, located in the city center of ...

World's Largest Rock-Cut Monument: The Fasıllar Monument

World's Largest Rock-Cut Monument: The Fasıllar Monument

The Fasıllar Monument is a giant rock-cut monument dating back to the Hittite ...

Kızılca Masjid: A Historical Gem in Akşehir

Kızılca Masjid: A Historical Gem in Akşehir

Nestled in the heart of Akşehir, Konya, lies the Kızılca Masjid, a ...

Beyşehir Demirli Masjid

Beyşehir Demirli Masjid

Demirli Masjid is located in the İçerişehir district of Beyşehir, Konya. ...

Konya's Hidden Gem: The Asrî Mosque

Konya's Hidden Gem: The Asrî Mosque

The Asrî Mosque is located in the heart of Konya's old town. While the exact ...

Hasan Pasha Imaret Mosque

Hasan Pasha Imaret Mosque

Located in the Kileci Neighborhood of Konya, where Imaret Street meets ...

Darülmülk Konya

Darülmülk Konya

It is estimated that the first settlement of the city, which is unknown by whom ...

Historical Obruk Inn, one of the oldest hotels in the world, to be opened in Konya

Historical Obruk Inn, one of the oldest hotels in the world, to be opened in ...

The historical inn, located in Karatay and thought to be the oldest hotel in ...

From Hittites to Ottomans: Exploring the Civilizations of Karadağ

From Hittites to Ottomans: Exploring the Civilizations of Karadağ

Karadağ, a dormant volcanic mountain located 45 kilometers (28 miles) from the ...

The History of Nakipoğlu Mosque in Konya

The History of Nakipoğlu Mosque in Konya

The Nakipoğlu Mosque was built in 1762 by Nakib'ül Seyid Ibrahim, the Mufti ...

Zalmanda Inn: A Historical Caravanserai in Konya

Zalmanda Inn: A Historical Caravanserai in Konya

The Zalmanda Inn is a historical building located approximately ten kilometers ...

Hazrat Hadimi’s Tomb in Konya

Hazrat Hadimi’s Tomb in Konya

Hazrat Hadimi's Tomb, located in the Armağanlar District of Hadim, Konya, ...

Çarşı Mosque: History in Beyşehir

Çarşı Mosque: History in Beyşehir

Beyşehir City Center Çarşı Mosque is a mosque located in the Evsat ...

Ahırlı Merkez Mosque: A Historical Place of Worship in Konya

Ahırlı Merkez Mosque: A Historical Place of Worship in Konya

Ahırlı Merkez Mosque, also known as İlyas Fakih Mosque, is located in the ...

The Taşlıpınar Rock Reliefs: A Roman Legacy in Konya

The Taşlıpınar Rock Reliefs: A Roman Legacy in Konya

Located near the village of Zekeriyaköy, along the route connecting Beyşehir ...

Elikesik Inn in Derbent, Konya

Elikesik Inn in Derbent, Konya

Elikesik Inn is a historical inn located on the Konya-Derbent route. Built ...

Emirgazi Castle: A Hittite Legacy in Konya

Emirgazi Castle: A Hittite Legacy in Konya

Arısama Castle, known as Emirgazi Castle, is located on the highest peak of ...

Kileci Masjid in Akşehir, Konya

Kileci Masjid in Akşehir, Konya

Kileci Mosque is a small historical mosque in Akşehir, Turkey. It is a ...

The Historic Bridge in Konya

The Historic Bridge in Konya

The Meram Bridge in Konya is a historic bridge believed to be built during the ...

Explore the Ismail Aga Madrasa in Beyşehir!

Explore the Ismail Aga Madrasa in Beyşehir!

The Ismail Aga Madrasa, also known as the Taş Madrasa, is a historical ...

Serafeddin Mosque

Serafeddin Mosque

Serafeddin Mosque was built in the 12th century by Sheikh Serafeddin. Over the ...

The Anber Reis Mosque

The Anber Reis Mosque

The Anber Reis Mosque, also known as the Feridiye Mosque, boasts a long and ...

A new underground city in Konya

A new underground city in Konya

A new underground city connected to each other by tunnels was discovered in ...

The Seyyid Mahmud Hayrani Tomb

The Seyyid Mahmud Hayrani Tomb

The Seyyid Mahmud Hayrani Tomb is the mausoleum of a Sufi saint named Seyyid ...

Historical Sille Subaşı Bath

Historical Sille Subaşı Bath

In Sille, which regained its historical texture with the restoration works ...

World's oldest bread discovered in Konya

World's oldest bread discovered in Konya

Archaeologists uncovered an 8,600-year-old piece of bread in what resembled an ...

Ancient City of Astra

Ancient City of Astra

In the south of the ancient city of Isaura, on the Temaşalık Hill, there is a ...

Roman Ruins on Takkeli Mountain

Roman Ruins on Takkeli Mountain

Excavations started in 2012 on the skirts of Takkeli Mountain, at an altitude ...

Dokuzun Inn: Anatolian Seljuk Architecture in Konya

Dokuzun Inn: Anatolian Seljuk Architecture in Konya

One of the most important Anatolian Seljuk monuments in our province of Konya, ...

Historical Inn hosts the professions facing extinction

Historical Inn hosts the professions facing extinction

In Konya, traditional handicrafts facing extinction are withstanding against ...

3000 Years of History Came Out from the Door of a Family from Konya

3000 Years of History Came Out from the Door of a Family from Konya

A part of the Luwian hieroglyphic epigraphy belonging to the Hittite King IV. ...

New Tourism Destination Added to Akşehir

New Tourism Destination Added to Akşehir

The restoration of the historical Rüştü Bey Inn has been completed.The ...

Hodja Hasan Masjid, Konya

Hodja Hasan Masjid, Konya

Hodja Hasan Masjid is located at the corner of Kazım Karabekir Avenue and ...

Konya's Historical Houses are Being Restored in Accordance with Local Architecture

Konya's Historical Houses are Being Restored in Accordance with Local ...

The Karatay Municipality, which has made significant contributions through ...

Sille: The holy route to Jerusalem

Sille: The holy route to Jerusalem

Sille, which has been a residential area for five thousand years, has a strong ...

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Restores Historic Mosque Damaged in Earthquake

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Restores Historic Mosque Damaged in Earthquake

Mayor Altay inspected the Habib-i Neccar Mosque, which was heavily damaged in ...

Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center: A Journey to the Past

Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center: A Journey to the Past

The Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center takes visitors on a historical ...

Hacı Ferruh Masjid: A 13th Century Masterpiece

Hacı Ferruh Masjid: A 13th Century Masterpiece

Hacı Ferruh Masjid is located on Taş Cami Street to the south of Sahip Ata ...

Another Underground City Discovered in Konya

Another Underground City Discovered in Konya

In Konya, another underground city was discovered one kilometer north of the ...

The Hidden History of Humanity; Çatalhöyük Neolithic Ancient City

The Hidden History of Humanity; Çatalhöyük Neolithic Ancient City

Çatalhöyük Neolithic City, which witnessed important social changes and ...

A 5th Century Church in Konya: Kilistra Church of the Cross

A 5th Century Church in Konya: Kilistra Church of the Cross

The Kilistra Church of the Cross, also known as the Cross (Rock) Church, is a ...

Konya: A City Bringing History and Culture to Life in Every Street

Konya: A City Bringing History and Culture to Life in Every Street

The Konya Metropolitan Municipality is continuing the restoration of the ...

Gevale Castle Unveils Konya's Tourism Potential

Gevale Castle Unveils Konya's Tourism Potential

Selçuklu Municipality continues its work on historical and cultural assets. ...

Karatay’s Historical Places Revive with Aesthetic Touches

Karatay’s Historical Places Revive with Aesthetic Touches

Karatay Municipality, which intends to resurrect the "Ancient Karatay" with its ...

Historical Transformation of Obruk Inn

Historical Transformation of Obruk Inn

The historical Obruk Inn, dating back to the 13th century, has been undergoing ...

Boncuklu Mound, Konya

Boncuklu Mound, Konya

Boncuklu Mound is a 10,500-year-old village settlement located on a plateau ...

Konya Şerafeddin Mosque

Konya Şerafeddin Mosque

Konya Şerafeddin Mosque is a historical mosque located in the center of Konya, ...

Warehouse No: 4 to Make a Significant Contribution to the Cultural Heritage of Konya

Warehouse No: 4 to Make a Significant Contribution to the Cultural Heritage of ...

The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, conducted inspections ...

Investigations Underway in Historical Mosques in Karatay

Investigations Underway in Historical Mosques in Karatay

Karatay Municipality Mayor Hasan Kılca, together with Konya Foundations ...

Konya's Shams Tabrizi Mosque Welcomes Visitors to Explore Sufi History

Konya's Shams Tabrizi Mosque Welcomes Visitors to Explore Sufi History

Shams Tabrizi Tomb and Masjid are adjacent to each other, located in a large ...

Sille's Historic Hacı Ali Ağa Bathhouse Under Restoration

Sille's Historic Hacı Ali Ağa Bathhouse Under Restoration

Historical assets are being revived in their original state through the work ...

Mahkeme Bath in Konya

Mahkeme Bath in Konya

In the 15th century, during the rule of Karamanoğlu Ibrahim Bey II, the ...

The Secrets of Isaura Ancient City in Konya Waiting to be Unearthed

The Secrets of Isaura Ancient City in Konya Waiting to be Unearthed

Zengibar Castle built at an altitude of 1850 meters on the summit of Mt. Asar, ...

Hocacihan Inn: A Seljuk caravanserai in Konya

Hocacihan Inn: A Seljuk caravanserai in Konya

Hocacihan Inn is a Seljuk caravanserai located on the Konya-Beysehir road in ...

Kapu Mosque

Kapu Mosque

The mosque is on Tevfikiye Street in the center of Konya. Its original name is ...

The Herakles Sarcophagus in Konya

The Herakles Sarcophagus in Konya

In 1958, the Konya Herakles Sarcophagus was discovered in the ruins of the city ...

Prehistoric Researches in Seydişehir, Gökhüyük

Prehistoric Researches in Seydişehir, Gökhüyük

The prehistoric research studies, which are started in an area of Gökhüyük ...

Konya Municipality Restores Historic Old Nurses' Building

Konya Municipality Restores Historic Old Nurses' Building

The historical and cultural efforts of the Selçuklu District Municipality in ...

One of Anatolia’s forgotten treasures: Ladik Carpets

One of Anatolia’s forgotten treasures: Ladik Carpets

Mustafa Karadoğan, one of the former carpet masters, who is a carpet trader in ...

Karatay Sheds Light on Centuries of History

Karatay Sheds Light on Centuries of History

The head of the Bitlis Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery Excavation, who came to Konya at ...

Living Spaces Found in the Underground City in Konya

Living Spaces Found in the Underground City in Konya

Efforts are ongoing to promote tourism by uncovering an underground city dating ...

658-year-old mosque draws attention in Konya

658-year-old mosque draws attention in Konya

The Bayındır Mosque, which is often referred to as a miniature of the ...

Traces of Millennia-Old History Unearthed in Çatalhöyük Archaeological Excavations

Traces of Millennia-Old History Unearthed in Çatalhöyük Archaeological ...

In the district of Çumra in Konya, Çatalhöyük, one of the first ...

Revealing the Historic Look of Konya

Revealing the Historic Look of Konya

The Karatay Municipality, which has made significant contributions with its ...

Japanese Tourists Impressed by Sultan Selim Mosque

Japanese Tourists Impressed by Sultan Selim Mosque

Konya continues to attract the attention of tourists with its historical ...

St. Paul's Church in Konya, Turkey

St. Paul's Church in Konya, Turkey

St. Paul's Church, located in Konya, Turkey, is the only church that still ...

The History of Konya

The History of Konya

It is claimed that the name Konya comes from the word “Ikon”, which means ...

Artifacts from the Iron Age found in Konya

Artifacts from the Iron Age found in Konya

In the excavations that began in Gökhöyük in the Seydişehir district of ...

RUZBE INN

RUZBE INN

Ruzbe Inn is located within the borders of the Selçuklu district and on the ...

13th Century Monument: The Tomb of Seyfeddin Karasungur

13th Century Monument: The Tomb of Seyfeddin Karasungur

The Tomb of Seyfeddin Karasungur is situated in the downtown Çifte Merdiven ...

Konya's Historic Mosque Enters the World Heritage List

Konya's Historic Mosque Enters the World Heritage List

Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Anatolia from the Middle Ages have been added to ...

New Discoveries Found in Konya

New Discoveries Found in Konya

History in Konya continues to be rewritten. A mass child grave was found in ...

The Altar Found in the Savatra Ancient City Sheds Light on the Socio-Cultural Structure of 1800 Years Ago

The Altar Found in the Savatra Ancient City Sheds Light on the Socio-Cultural ...

In the excavation works carried out at the Savatra Ancient City in the ...

Konya's Ancient Mystery: Oymalı Underground Cities

Konya's Ancient Mystery: Oymalı Underground Cities

The underground cities located within the boundaries of Oymalı Village and ...

A New Historical Artifact Discovered in Konya

A New Historical Artifact Discovered in Konya

In the ancient city of Savatra, located in the Karatay district of Konya, an ...

Discover the Beauty and History of Konya's Aziziye Mosque

Discover the Beauty and History of Konya's Aziziye Mosque

The Aziziye Mosque in Konya, distinguished by its windows that are larger than ...

The Legend of the Maiden's Castle in Konya

The Legend of the Maiden's Castle in Konya

Maiden's Castle/Tower Island is unique in Lake Beyşehir, which is the subject ...

Konya's Hidden History Awaits Restoration

Konya's Hidden History Awaits Restoration

The Zengibar Castle, which has mostly kept its treasures hidden underground, ...

Konya Metropolitan Municipality is Preserving Cultural Heritage

Konya Metropolitan Municipality is Preserving Cultural Heritage

The Konya Metropolitan Municipality continues its restoration efforts at the ...

Exciting Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Unearthed in Konya

Exciting Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Unearthed in Konya

The mosaic artwork uncovered during the excavation works at the 2,000-year-old ...

13th-Century Seljuk Inn in Konya: Kuruçeşme Inn

13th-Century Seljuk Inn in Konya: Kuruçeşme Inn

Kuruçeşme Inn is located on Konya-Beyşehir route and also known as ...

Konya's Numune Hospital dates back to 19th century

Konya's Numune Hospital dates back to 19th century

Konya, one of the leading health cities in Turkey, has revealed that the ...

10,000-Year-Old Çatalhöyük to Gain Global Recognition

10,000-Year-Old Çatalhöyük to Gain Global Recognition

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated that “the ...

Konya's Mysterious Underground City: Extraordinary Space Discovered

Konya's Mysterious Underground City: Extraordinary Space Discovered

The underground city located in Konya, which has been shrouded in mystery, is ...

Küçük Karatay Madrasa

Küçük Karatay Madrasa

The Küçük Karatay Madrasa is located in the Karatay district, east of the ...

A Program In Konya, “Matbah-ı Şerif: Living Mevlevi Lodge”

A Program In Konya, “Matbah-ı Şerif: Living Mevlevi Lodge”

Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Konya Tourism Agency organized the ...

Ali Pasha Mosque

Ali Pasha Mosque

Ali Pasha Mosque, which is one of the places you must visit when you come to ...

Konya is Home to the World's Largest Monument

Konya is Home to the World's Largest Monument

The Wolf's Cradle, a 72-ton rock monument that is said to be the largest in ...

History is Coming to Light in Konya

History is Coming to Light in Konya

Konya, which is home to the 10,000-year-old archaeological site of ...

The Alaeddin Mosque in Konya

The Alaeddin Mosque in Konya

According to the inscriptions on the courtyard entrance gate of Alaeddin ...

Stone Houses Built During the Roman Period in Konya Attract Attention

Stone Houses Built During the Roman Period in Konya Attract Attention

Kilistra Ancient City in Konya draws attention with its stone house ...

Unearthed History in Konya: Savatra Ancient City

Unearthed History in Konya: Savatra Ancient City

Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca, who shared the ongoing excavation works in the ...

Hidden Symbol Discovered in Konya's Fountain!

Hidden Symbol Discovered in Konya's Fountain!

The motif of the crescent and star, as well as the inscriptions on the lost ...

Mysteries of Alaeddin Hill

Mysteries of Alaeddin Hill

According to the historical artifacts found in Alaeddin Hill, the first human ...

Magnificent Heritage from Seljuks to Konya

Magnificent Heritage from Seljuks to Konya

In history, caravanserais, which were the accommodation centers for travelers ...

TOMB OF GÖMEÇ HATUN

TOMB OF GÖMEÇ HATUN

The historic documents state that Gömeç Hatun was the wife of Sultan Rukn ...

The 34-Century-Old Historical Monument in Konya Draws Attention

The 34-Century-Old Historical Monument in Konya Draws Attention

The historical monument, which has managed to stand strong without losing its ...

Seljuk’s hunting interest; Emir-i Shikarlar

Seljuk’s hunting interest; Emir-i Shikarlar

The Seljukians didn’t give up the cult of hunting derived from their ...

Restoration Planned for Historic Building in Konya

Restoration Planned for Historic Building in Konya

The Seljuk Municipality is restoring the Old Nurse Building, which was ...

The 50-Year-Old View of Mevlana Street in Konya

The 50-Year-Old View of Mevlana Street in Konya

The photo of Mevlana Street in Konya from 50 years ago became a trending topic ...

Eşrefoğlu Mosque: A Rare Architectural Gem in Konya Attracts Worldwide Attention!

Eşrefoğlu Mosque: A Rare Architectural Gem in Konya Attracts Worldwide ...

In the district of Beyşehir, there is a deep well called "karlık" located in ...

New Findings Discovered in Konya!

New Findings Discovered in Konya!

The aim is to attract more visitors to Catalhöyük, located in the Cumra ...

Konya's 926th Anniversary as the Capital

Konya's 926th Anniversary as the Capital

The Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate moved its capital to Konya on June 26, 1097, ...

Traditional Trade: The Story of Herbalists in Konya

Traditional Trade: The Story of Herbalists in Konya

The story of the historical bazaar that stands at the forefront of everyone's ...

Seljuk History in Konya: Sahib Ata Ice Houses

Seljuk History in Konya: Sahib Ata Ice Houses

There are two ice houses in Konya, believed to have been constructed in the ...

Unique Architectural Marvel: Tomb of Taj Al

Unique Architectural Marvel: Tomb of Taj Al

Situated in downtown Konya, within Kültürpark, is the tomb of Taj ...

Konya, Bulgur Tekke Masjid

Konya, Bulgur Tekke Masjid

Situated in downtown Konya, the mosque is found on the street that shares its ...

Building Illuminating Konya's Past

Building Illuminating Konya's Past

The Stone Building, Konya Digital Promotion Center, is a window into the ...

Konya's Ephesus Captivates Visitors

Konya's Ephesus Captivates Visitors

The ancient city of Isaura, located in Konya and referred to as Zengibar ...

The Sacred Well in Ak Monastery

The Sacred Well in Ak Monastery

Konya has a rich collection of unique historical artifacts that date back to ...

The Resplendent Design of Amberreis Mosque

The Resplendent Design of Amberreis Mosque

Late Ottoman era structure.It is located in Monument Square. When the old ...

The construction of Çatalhöyük Information and Meeting Center comes to an end

The construction of Çatalhöyük Information and Meeting Center comes to an ...

Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated that,” ...

Kapu Mosque

Kapu Mosque

The Kapu Mosque is a historical mosque dating back to the 17th century Ottoman ...

Famous Mosques in Konya: A Visitor's Guide

Famous Mosques in Konya: A Visitor's Guide

When we think of Konya, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is mosques. ...

Roman Period Border Watchtowers Found in Konya

Roman Period Border Watchtowers Found in Konya

In Konya, 100 watchtowers built by the Roman Empire as a border post 2,000 ...

Seljuk woman and Bacıyan-ı Rum in Konya the Capital of the Seljuks

Seljuk woman and Bacıyan-ı Rum in Konya the Capital of the Seljuks

The Turks established the Seljuk State of Turkey as the first great empire in ...

Rich Architecture of Meram Turkish Bath

Rich Architecture of Meram Turkish Bath

In the Yorgancı neighborhood of the Meram Vineyards district, there is an ...

Selimiye Mosque, Konya

Selimiye Mosque, Konya

The Selimiye Mosque, also known as Selim II Mosque or Selimiye Camisi in ...

The History and Architecture of Alâeddin II Mausoleum in Konya

The History and Architecture of Alâeddin II Mausoleum in Konya

The Alâeddin II Mausoleum (also known as the Atabeg Ayas Mausoleum) is a work ...

A Unique Piece of History: Esrefoglu Covered Turkish Bazaar

A Unique Piece of History: Esrefoglu Covered Turkish Bazaar

One of the earliest surviving covered bazaars in Anatolia, located in Konya, ...

Konya Antique Bazaar: Bridging the Past and Future

Konya Antique Bazaar: Bridging the Past and Future

To promote antiques and handicrafts that serve as a bridge between the past ...

Konya's 3,200-year-old spring sanctuary

Konya's 3,200-year-old spring sanctuary

The Hittite spring sanctuary of Eflatun Pınar, located 4 kilometers (2.49 ...

Mysteries of Isaura ancient city waiting to be unearthed

Mysteries of Isaura ancient city waiting to be unearthed

Isaura, an ancient city located in Turkey's central Konya province, is home to ...

Cıvıloğlu Mosque: Ottoman-era Mosque in Konya

Cıvıloğlu Mosque: Ottoman-era Mosque in Konya

In the center of Konya, there are quite a few historic mosques. One of these ...

Turkish Archaeologists Discovered the Mysterious Kingdom in Konya

Turkish Archaeologists Discovered the Mysterious Kingdom in Konya

Research conducted by American, British, and Turkish academics and students in ...

A Brief Guide to the History and Design of Tolluoğlu Mosque in Konya

A Brief Guide to the History and Design of Tolluoğlu Mosque in Konya

The spiritual beauty of Konya's historic artifacts stands out as much as their ...

Ali Gav / Mahmudiye Madrasa

Ali Gav / Mahmudiye Madrasa

Also going by the name of Ali Gav Zaviyesi (zaviye is a small-sized Islamic ...

Başarakavak Carpet - A Traditional Turkish Weaving

Başarakavak Carpet - A Traditional Turkish Weaving

This unique carpet weaving tradition in the Selçuklu district has a rich ...

Konya Artifact from Seljuk Period

Konya Artifact from Seljuk Period

Konya is an important city with its historical texture and cultural richness. ...

Koimesis Tes Panagias Church Carved Into Rocks

Koimesis Tes Panagias Church Carved Into Rocks

The Koimesis Tes Panagias Church, which was carved into a rock at the ...

Konya-Karahöyük excavations reveal Turkey's rich cultural heritage dating back to 3000 BC

Konya-Karahöyük excavations reveal Turkey's rich cultural heritage dating ...

Karahöyük is a mound located approximately 7 km southwest of the city centre ...

The History and Architecture of Sırçalı Madrasa in Konya

The History and Architecture of Sırçalı Madrasa in Konya

The Sırçalı Madrasa, located in Konya, was built by Bedreddin Muslih, the ...

Lucien Monument and the Horse Relief in Konya

Lucien Monument and the Horse Relief in Konya

Lucien Inscription - Atlıkaya ReliefThe Lucien Inscription and the Atlıkaya ...

The Rich History of Hanonu Inn in Konya

The Rich History of Hanonu Inn in Konya

If you're looking for a historical and architectural gem to explore, the ...

The Ak Mosque: A magnificent example of Seljuk architecture

The Ak Mosque: A magnificent example of Seljuk architecture

The Ak Mosque is the largest mosque in Seljuk district located in Sille-Ak ...

Beyşehir City Center Castle Gate

Beyşehir City Center Castle Gate

The Castle Gate, located in the north of Beysehir Castle, is a highly ...

Bayındır Mosque, One of the Most Important Wooden Mosques in Anatolia

Bayındır Mosque, One of the Most Important Wooden Mosques in Anatolia

The Bayındır Mosque, despite undergoing changes and repairs over time, ...

Restoration of Memorial Tombs of Anatolian Seljuk Sultans in Konya

Restoration of Memorial Tombs of Anatolian Seljuk Sultans in Konya

Restoration of Anatolian Seljuk sultans' sandukas, a type of cenotaph placed ...

Konya-made Seljuk Tiles Come to Life on Turkish TV

Konya-made Seljuk Tiles Come to Life on Turkish TV

Artists are working longer hours to make reproductions of unique tile ...

A Historical Fountain in Meram, Konya with Sacred Significance

A Historical Fountain in Meram, Konya with Sacred Significance

Balıklı Fountain is located in the neighborhood of Ihtiyareddin (today known ...

Historical Mosaics in Konya are Protected

Historical Mosaics in Konya are Protected

The recent discovery of a 373 square meter geometric mosaic in Ladik ...

Greek family donates 100-year-old carpet to its origins in Turkey

Greek family donates 100-year-old carpet to its origins in Turkey

The third-generation grandchildren of a Greek family who immigrated from Konya ...

Exploring Ottoman, Seljuk Architecture in Konya

Exploring Ottoman, Seljuk Architecture in Konya

Seljuk and Ottoman architecture is woven into the urban fabric of Konya, a ...

Turkish University, Founded in 1339, Welcomes New Generation

Turkish University, Founded in 1339, Welcomes New Generation

Built by the Beylik of Karaman in 1339 in today's Ermenek district of Karaman, ...

Exploring the Historic Konya Iplikçi Mosque: A Window into Seljuk Architecture and Art

Exploring the Historic Konya Iplikçi Mosque: A Window into Seljuk Architecture ...

The Konya Iplikçi Mosque is a marvel of Seljuk architecture and a must-see ...

5,000-years-old Hidden Beauty in Konya: Devil Bridge

5,000-years-old Hidden Beauty in Konya: Devil Bridge

Historical Devil Bridge There are two in Turkey, one in Van and the other in ...

157 thousand People Visited the Historical Eşrefoğlu Mosque in Konya in 6 months

157 thousand People Visited the Historical Eşrefoğlu Mosque in Konya in 6 ...

It was reported that 157 thousand 590 people visited the historical ...

13th-century Tomb of 'Kitten Sheikh' Attracts Visitors in Konya

13th-century Tomb of 'Kitten Sheikh' Attracts Visitors in Konya

The tomb of Seljuk Sheikh Pir Esad Sultan, who was also known as "Pisili Baba" ...

The History of Konya Hosted 450 thousand People

The History of Konya Hosted 450 thousand People

Sahib Ata Foundation Bath, which is located in Ilgın district of Konya and ...

Investigation of the Historical Roman Baths in Konya

Investigation of the Historical Roman Baths in Konya

The historical Roman Baths in Hüyük were examined by the officials of the ...

Hittite-era Inscription Discovered in Konya

Hittite-era Inscription Discovered in Konya

A Luwian hieroglyphic inscription from the Hittite era discovered in the ...

450-year-old Handwritten Quran Found in Historical Mosque

450-year-old Handwritten Quran Found in Historical Mosque

In the depot of the historical Sultan Selim Mosque in Konya’s Karapınar ...

A 5,000-year-old History Is Being Revived

A 5,000-year-old History Is Being Revived

With its caves, churches, historical artifacts uncovered through restoration ...

Reveal 8,500-year-old Marble Statuette in Çatalhöyük

Reveal 8,500-year-old Marble Statuette in Çatalhöyük

Archaeologists have discovered an 8,500-year-old marble statuette in the ...

The Biggest Caravanserai of the Seljuks in Konya: Zazadin Inn

The Biggest Caravanserai of the Seljuks in Konya: Zazadin Inn

The Zazadin Inn, which has the distinction of being the largest caravanserai ...

Impressive Architectural Structure in Konya; St. Paul's Church

Impressive Architectural Structure in Konya; St. Paul's Church

St. Paul's Church is a historical Roman Catholic church located in Araboğlu ...

A Ceramic Kiln Dating from the Anatolian Seljuks Was Found in Konya

A Ceramic Kiln Dating from the Anatolian Seljuks Was Found in Konya

In the excavations of the Museum Directorate in the field of urban ...

New decision for Konya's 800-year-old artifact

New decision for Konya's 800-year-old artifact

One of the symbols of the Seljuk State in Konya; The 800-year-old İnce ...

Konya's 4,000-year-old Seal

Konya's 4,000-year-old Seal

Former historian Hasan Bahar, who tells about "Pre-Byzantine Konya" in the ...

Prehistoric Researches in Seydişehir, Gökhüyük

Prehistoric Researches in Seydişehir, Gökhüyük

The prehistoric research studies, which are started in an area of Gökhüyük ...

The First Church in The World

The First Church in The World

It is stated in many sources that the historical Saint Pierre in Antakya is the ...

Historical Buildings Discovered in Beyşehir Lake

Historical Buildings Discovered in Beyşehir Lake

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muharrem Çeken, Head of Excavation at Kubadabad Palace ...

Discovery Sheds Light on History in Konya! The First Turkish Inscription in Anatolia

Discovery Sheds Light on History in Konya! The First Turkish Inscription in ...

An inscription belonging to the early pre-Islamic period Turkish history, ...

Philosophy of Semah

Philosophy of Semah

For the Sufis, the philosophy of semah is based on the thesis that the act of ...

The History of Konya

The History of Konya

It is claimed that the name Konya comes from the word "Ikon", which means ...

Famous Sarcophagi Witnesses by Konya

Famous Sarcophagi Witnesses by Konya

The world-famous sarcophagi (caskets) in the inventory of various museums in ...

The First Traces of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Anatolia Were Found in Konya

The First Traces of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry in Anatolia Were Found in ...

Archaeological excavations at Boncuklu Höyük continue under the direction of ...

"Bird Houses" Exhibition is open with examples of Seljuk and Ottoman ...

Konya Metropolitan Municipality has opened an exhibition of “Bird Houses” ...

3000 Years of History Came Out From The Door Of A Family From Konya

3000 Years of History Came Out From The Door Of A Family From Konya

A part of the Luwian hieroglyphic epigrahy belonging to the Hittite King IV. ...

A commerce network developing on passion for purple: Phoenicians

A commerce network developing on passion for purple: Phoenicians

Masters of the seaPhoenicians were one of the most effective societies in 1000 ...

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