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HISTORY O KONYA

Konya is a very old settlement center. Between 1400 and 1200, the Hittite Empire entered this region. When Hittites were destroyed by civil war and separatist activities, this region was ruled by Phrygians, Lydians, and Kimmers. In the time of Hazrat Umar, the Islamic armies conquered Konya. After the Ottomans, the Karamanoğulları, one of the most important Anatolian Principalities, left rich architectural and cultural monuments. Yavuz Sultan Selim Han repaired the mausoleum of the Mevlana Hadites. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Han visited Konya in the “Irâkeyn” campaign. After the constitutional period, the population and the economy started to regenerate in the period of Konya Republic which regressed. A great fire in 1867 and a terrible famine in 1873 made the people in Konya upset.

WHERE TO VISIT?

Mevlana Mouseleum and Shrine, Iplikçi Mosque and Madrasa, Sadreddin Konevi Mosque and Tomb. Alaeddin Dursunoğlu, Selimiye, Aziziye, Eşrefoğlu and Pir Hussein Mosques. Akşehir and Ereğli Ulucamileri. Mevlana Tomb and Lodge, Nasreddin Hoca Turbesi, Taş Mescit, Sırcalı Shrine, Karatay, Tahir and Zühre, Altunkalem. Güdük Minaret and Small Haghia Mosque, Ereğli Museum Ivriz Kaya Monument, Sille (Siyata), Ak Monastery, Çatal Höyük, Sille ‘Aya-Elena Museum, Eflatunpmar Hitit Monument, Kilistra Antique City, Karahöyük, Bolat Ruins, Necropolis Area, Bouleteferion, Selçuklu Pavilion. Kubadabad Palace, Yerköprü Cave, Balatini Cave, Körükini Cave, Suluin Cave, Sakaltutan Cave, Susuz Cave, Tınaztepe Cave, Pınarbaşı Cave, Büyük Doline Cave and Feyzullah Doline.