Konya Artifact from Seljuk Period

Konya is an important city with its historical texture and cultural richness. The city hosts many historical works from the Seljuk period. One of these works is the Sadrettin Konevi Mosque and Tomb located in the Sheikh Sadrettin neighborhood of Konya, which was built in the 13th century.

The Sadrettin Konevi Mosque is a historic mosque dating back to the 13th century Seljuk period located in the neighborhood of Sheikh Sadrettin in Konya. It was built in 1274. Sadrettin Konevi, whose name is mentioned in the inscription on the entrance gate, was originally from Malatya and settled in Konya, where he became one of the renowned scholars of his time.

He received education and training from Muhiddin Ibn Arabi and taught hadith sciences in his hanikah (Sufi lodge) in Konya. He was deeply attached to Mevlana with profound love. The tomb is located in the courtyard to the east of the mosque. It is the only remaining example of the open tomb type still standing.

The shape of the tomb is similar to Seljuk cenotaphs. The body is open, and the base is made of marble. There is a wooden cage-shaped dome sitting on a square tambour on top of the tomb. The fact that the mosque and Sadreddin Konevi's tomb are located in the same garden adds separate importance to the mosque. The mosque, located in the Sheikh Sadrettin neighborhood of the central Meram district, is affiliated with the Meram Mufti's Office and is currently active.

According to the inscription on the mosque entrance, it was built in 1274 in the name of the Sufi Sadrettin Konevi. It underwent a comprehensive renovation by Konya Governor Ferit Pasha in 1899, which is also recorded on an inscription at the entrance of the mosque. The mosque is rectangular and built of cut and rubble stone. The original entrance door has been preserved, and a small library is located in the gallery above it. The tomb is located next to the entrance door. The mosque was originally decorated with tiles, but these decorations disappeared over time. However, the tile decorations on the pointed arch mihrab can still be seen today.