Seljuk palace of Konya

37.8741°N 32.4927°E / 37.8741; 32.4927

Seljuk palace of Konya
Seljuk palace of Konya
Seljuk palace of Konya, 19th century ruins
Former names	Seljuk palace of Konya
General information
Type	Palace
Architectural style	Seljuk
Location	Konya, Turkey
Completed	1156-1192

Seljuk palace of Konya, modern reconstruction

The Seljuk palace of Konya, locally known as Seljuk Kiosk, or sometimes Alaeddin Kiosk (Alaeddin Köşkü) or Kılıç Arslan II Kiosk, is an ancient palatial structure in Konya, Turkey. The Palace was initially built by Sultan Kılıç Aslan II (1156-1192), first Sultan of the Sultanate of Rum.^[1] It is the earliest datable court monument of the Sultanate of Rum.^[2]

Although only ruins remain today, discovered fragments suggest that the building was high decorated with sophisticated artistic style.^[2] The luxurious tiles found in the remains are reminiscent of the ceramic works of Kashan in Iran. There are scene of equestrial combat and royal hunt.^[2] Stucco reliefs in Seljuk style were also found.^[2]

The palace was refurnished by Alaeddin Kayqubad I (r.1220–1237).^[3] He also built the Konya citadel, a protective structure around the palace and the nearby Alaeddin Mosque.

Only minimal ruins remain today, basically a tower and a few portions of walls, hence its local name of "Kiosk".^[1]

A few decorated tiles, attribued to the period of Kılıç Aslan II, were found in the ruins.^[4]

See also

• Konya citadel
• Anatolian Seljuk architecture

Gallery

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  Lion sculpture from the walls of the palace
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  Sultan Kilij Arslan II enthroned, Alaeddin Palace, Konya, 1156–1192.^[4]
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  Royal hunt. Glazed Anatolian Seljuq tile Konya, 2nd half of 12th century.
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  Hexagonal tile ensemble with Sphinx, ca.1160s–70s.^[2]
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  Remains of muqarnas
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  Hunting scene in a frieze.^[5]