Seljuk Dynasty in Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey
Many dynasties have ruled Eastern Anatolia over the centuries leaving behind a land filled with a diverse array of historical buildings. In the city of Erzurum, the short-lived Seljuk Dynasty left their mark with a new style that melded the architectural features of those around them. Scattered between the new buildings of downtown Erzurum, we found a few fabulous treasures from the Anatolian Seljuk and the smaller Saltukid Dynasties.
Eastern Anatolia is located on a high plateau in eastern Turkey where the聽Pontus聽and聽Taurus Mountains聽converge. Erzurum is the name of the largest province as well as the major city of this region. The city鈥檚 history dates back to at least 4,000 BCE. Since then, there have been no less than 19 different empires ruling this land. The largest of these dynasties were the Byzantine and Ottoman, but two lesser-known ones have added their own unique flare to the city. (Read our post about an Ottoman city聽here.)
One of these was the Anatolian Seljuks. This offshoot of the larger Seljuk Empire ruled eastern Turkey. Their beginnings are similar to that of the Ottoman. Originally the Seljuks were a collection of nomadic tribes living on the steppes of Central Asia. Forced from their lands by the Mongols, they spread to the Middle East ruling over Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria and others for 300 years from the 11th to 13th centuries. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Eastern Anatolia is located on a high plateau in eastern Turkey where the聽Pontus聽and聽Taurus Mountains聽converge. Erzurum is the name of the largest province as well as the major city of this region. The city鈥檚 history dates back to at least 4,000 BCE. Since then, there have been no less than 19 different empires ruling this land. The largest of these dynasties were the Byzantine and Ottoman, but two lesser-known ones have added their own unique flare to the city. (Read our post about an Ottoman city聽here.)
One of these was the Anatolian Seljuks. This offshoot of the larger Seljuk Empire ruled eastern Turkey. Their beginnings are similar to that of the Ottoman. Originally the Seljuks were a collection of nomadic tribes living on the steppes of Central Asia. Forced from their lands by the Mongols, they spread to the Middle East ruling over Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria and others for 300 years from the 11th to 13th centuries. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Seljuk Dynasty in Erzurum
Guide Location: Turkey » Erzurum
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Turkey » Erzurum
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Three Tombs of Yakutiye
- Twin Minaret Madrasa
- The Castle of Erzurum
- clock tower
- the 12th century mosque
- Yakutiye Madrasa
- Lala Mustafa Pa艧a Mosque
- Grand Mosque
- Cimcime Hatun Tomb
- Old Erzurum Houses
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