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Anatolian Seljuk architecture
Islamic architectural tradition formed in Anatolia under the Sultanate of Rum, blending Persian, Central Asian and Byzantine elements and profoundly …
Timeline
- 1077–1150Konya · KonyaAfter Sultan Suleiman I made Konya his capital, large-scale construction began; early mosques and palaces absorbed Persian arch techniques and Byzantine stonework, laying the foundation of a local style.
- 1200–1270Sivas · SivasBuilding complexes matured under Kayqubad I, such as the Sivas Gök Mosque, renowned for its carved portal, geometric ornamentation and honeycomb vaults; madrasas and tombs were often adjacent to mosques.
- c. 1300–1500Bursa · BursaAfter the decline of the Sultanate of Rum, its architectural vocabulary was inherited by the rising Ottoman Empire; minarets, tile decoration and courtyard layouts can be seen continuing in mosques in Bursa and elsewhere.
Sources
- The Art and Architecture of Islam 650-1250 — Richard Ettinghausen and Oleg Grabar (1987)