Mysteries of Alaeddin Hill

According to the historical artifacts found in Alaeddin Hill, the first human settlements date back to around 3000 BC. Initially, under the rule of the Hittite kingdom, Alaeddin Hill later hosted the Phrygians and Lydians. In the 11th century, Konya became the capital of the Anatolian Seljuk State, but it suffered a severe invasion during the Third Crusade. Afterward, it was recaptured by the Seljuks and then came under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, eventually becoming part of the territory of the Republic of Turkey.

According to the legends, when Konya was the capital of the Seljuk Empire, Sultan Alaeddin wanted to build a mosque and asked the people to create a hill in the center of the city. In response to his request, everyone in the city brought soil to the center, resulting in the formation of a hill known as Alaeddin Hill. This is how Alaeddin Hill is believed to have come into existence.

Next to this mosque, there is also a fountain that was built in 1908 by Ferit Pasha, the Ottoman Governor of Konya. The Alaeddin Hill fountain becomes an invaluable work of Turkish Islamic art from an artistic perspective.

According to some works written in the 13th century, the famous Greek philosopher Plato's tomb is also located here. Alaeddin Hill becomes a mysterious, meaningful, and special place. Besides its historical significance, it has also become a picnic area for the people of Konya in modern times.

The mound called Alaeddin Hill measures 450 meters from north to south and 350 meters from east to west today. It takes the form of a nearly oval shape and stands 20 meters high, forming a prominent hill in the area.