Konya's Mysterious Underground City: Extraordinary Space Discovered
The underground city located in Konya, which has been shrouded in mystery, is gradually expanding its area.
History
Küçük Karatay Madrasa
The Küçük Karatay Madrasa is located in the Karatay district, east of the Karatay Madrasa and across the road. It is currently a single iwan; the original state of the madrasa, which is said to have been demolished during road construction works, is unknown.
A Program In Konya, “Matbah-ı Şerif: Living Mevlevi Lodge”
Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Konya Tourism Agency organized the “Living Mevlevi Lodge: Matbah-ı Şerif” program at Sırçalı Medrese.
Ali Pasha Mosque
Ali Pasha Mosque, which is one of the places you must visit when you come to Konya, was built in the Seljuk period in the city center in the 18th and 19th centuries. The interesting materials used in its construction are noteworthy.
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 the world, has been lying on the ground for 3,500 years in the Fasıllar neighborhood of Beyşehir district of Konya. It attracts many local and foreign visitors throughout the year.
History is Coming to Light in Konya
Konya, which is home to the 10,000-year-old archaeological site of Çatalhöyük, is becoming a contender in historical tourism. Important progress has been made in the Gökhüyük excavations in Seydişehir. The findings will shed light on the 7,000 BC period.
The Alaeddin Mosque in Konya
According to the inscriptions on the courtyard entrance gate of Alaeddin Mosque located on Alaeddin Hill in the city center of Konya, it is known that the construction of the mosque was initiated during the final years of Seljuk Sultan I.
Stone Houses Built During the Roman Period in Konya Attract Attention
Kilistra Ancient City in Konya draws attention with its stone house architecture.
Unearthed History in Konya: Savatra Ancient City
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca, who shared the ongoing excavation works in the Yaglıbayat neighborhood, announced that many features of the theater area in Savatra Ancient City have come to light.
Hidden Symbol Discovered in Konya's Fountain!
The motif of the crescent and star, as well as the inscriptions on the lost plaque, at the Sırçalı Masjid Fountain, which was built during the Ottoman period in Konya, has become a subject of curiosity.
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.
Magnificent Heritage from Seljuks to Konya
In history, caravanserais, which were the accommodation centers for travelers and made significant contributions to the development of trade, Zazadin Inn stands as one of the largest examples in Anatolia and has managed to survive until today, drawing…