🐺🦅🤘 The tomb of Suleyman Shah,Bey of the Oguz-Kayı tribe (pre-Ottoman Empire) who died in 1227 / Syria , father of Ertugrul Ghazi and grandfather of Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. 🇹🇷 #Süleymanshah #Ertuğrul #Osman #Seljuk #Ottoman #Founder #Türk #Türkish #Syria #IYI #Kayı #Tomb #Başbuğ #Turcology #Oguz #Türkic

Tomb of Seljuk Sultan Ahmad Sanjar in Merv, he died in 1157. His tomb was destroyed by the Mongol invasion of Khwarezmian Empire 1221. Al-Fatiha for the soul of Sultan Sanjar 🤲💙

Rumkale (Roman Castle), Urfa 🇹🇷 which was home to many civilizations throughout history and an important center for early Christianity as it is known to be a place where the copies of the Bible were reproduced is open to tourism. Rumkale, which straddles the boundary between the southeastern provinces of Gaziantep’s Nizip and Yavuzeli districts and Şanlıurfa’s Birecik and Halfeti districts, is located on a hill surrounded with rocks in the region where Merzimen Stream flows into the Euphrates. It is home to structures from the Urartu, Babylon, Sumerian, Seljuk and Ottoman eras. The castle and its vicinity also draw tourists thanks to its natural beauties along the banks of the Euphrates River, particularly in spring months. Johannes, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, is said to have settled in Rumkale during the Roman era and reproduced copies of the Bible in a rock-carved room. The area was occupied by various Byzantine and Armenian warlords during the Middle Ages. The castle served as the seat of an Armenian patriarch in the 12th century. From 1203 to 1293, it was the residence of the supreme head (Catholicos) of the reunified Armenian Church. In 1293, it was captured by the Mamluks of Egypt, following a protracted siege. Restoration works that have been carried out by the Culture and Tourism Ministry have come to an end in the eastern and western walls of the castle as well as in the Barşavma Monastery, which was built in the 13th century in the north of the castle. #best0fturkiye 🇹🇷 #bestoftheday #best #fyp #turkiye #türkiye #travel #traveling #antep #natureview #travelphotography #discover #tourists #keşfet #exciting #rumkale #photography #photooftheday #touristspot #naturalbeauty #turkey #exploretheworld #tbt #tour #tourism #touring #tourist #adventure #church #naturephotography

The Seljuk Empire at its peak.

The Red Tower, also known as Kizil Kule in Turkish, is a striking landmark located in the coastal city of Alanya, in the Antalya province of Turkiye. Built in the 13th century by the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, the tower was originally used as a defensive structure to protect the harbor from enemy attacks. The tower is named after its distinctive red bricks, which were used to construct its exterior walls. Its cylindrical shape and imposing size make it an impressive sight, particularly when viewed from the sea. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower via a narrow spiral staircase, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The sea view from the top of the Red Tower is truly spectacular. On one side, visitors can see the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, stretching out to the horizon. On the other side, the view extends over the city of Alanya, with its white-washed buildings, winding streets, and bustling markets. Beyond the tower itself, the sea view around the Red Tower is equally impressive. The harbor below is home to a colorful array of fishing boats and yachts, while the coastline is dotted with sandy beaches and rocky cliffs. On a clear day, visitors can even see the Taurus Mountains in the distance, rising up majestically behind the city. Overall, the Red Tower and its surrounding sea view are a must-see for anyone visiting Alanya. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or simply taking in the natural beauty of the area, this iconic landmark is sure to leave a lasting impression.

The primary history sources mention that Mevlana Rumi-originally from Balkh region of Afghanistan-got settled in Konya city of Anatolia (modern Turkey) at the invitation of the Seljuk Sultan Keykubad 1. After his father's death, Rumi took charge of Medressa in Konya and also served as a Qazi or Chief Jurisconsult. He adhered to Orthodox Sunni Hanafi Fiqh and the Maturidi Creed which he had championed all his life. Rumi also gave maximum support to the Seljuk Sultans by commissioning their Jihad against Christian Byzantine state while he spearheaded the efforts for the Islamization of Anatolia by employing many Sufistic cultural traditions such as the Whirling Dervish, Sufi Shrines, Sama (Qawali) and Dawah through his religious followers. The reality is that far from being a mere secular mystic poet, Rumi was the architect of a brilliant Islamic Civilization. These facts are established by majority primary sources. Howcome then Mevlana Rumi be a secularist or anti-Jihad individual? We all must smash the propaganda against Mevlana Jelal ud din Rumi who was a true Muhammadan. Source: "Islamization of Asia Minor" lecture by Professor Kenneth (Phd historian Yale, 🇺🇸). #Rumi #Orientalist #mevlanarumi #Hanafi #Maturidi #Islam #seljuk #anatolia #Turkey #propaganda #Jihad #sejuk #osmanlı #turkish #konya #islamic #rumiquotes #Secularism #mevlana #mevlevi #mevlanacelaleddinrumi

"The Byzantines tried their best to bribe Seljuk Turks or convince them to convert to Christian Faith but that conversion never came about. The Orthodox Sunni Islam, embraced by the Seljuk Turks in the 10th century, bonded all those Turks together and it was all important, it was the cement to Turkish identity and there is still a close identification of Orthodox Sunni Islam with the overall Turkish identity today. So it's a very very powerful bond that has survived for over a thousand years under Seljuk and Ottoman rule. This bond proved far stronger than the materialism, culturalism, images of imperial grandeur, and the exchanges with Byzantines. So, the Turks largely remain ever loyal to Orthodox Sunni Islam even today" ~Professor Kenneth W Harl (Phd historian from Yale university USA 🇺🇸 ). Taken from Lecture 15 titled "Sunni Islam and Ottoman Civilization". #Sunni #turkiye #turkey #Turkish #byzantine #osmanbey #sejuk #christian #christianity #islamic #islam #identity #cultural #bond #yale #usa #history #historylovers #historical

The primary history sources mention that Mevlana Rumi-originally from Balkh region of Afghanistan-got settled in Konya city of Anatolia (modern Turkey) at the invitation of the Seljuk Sultan Keykubad 1. After his father's death, Rumi took charge of Medressa in Konya and also served as a Qazi or Chief Jurisconsult. He adhered to Orthodox Sunni Hanafi Fiqh and the Maturidi Creed which he had championed all his life. Rumi also gave maximum support to the Seljuk Sultans by commissioning their Jihad against Christian Byzantine state while he spearheaded the efforts for the Islamization of Anatolia by employing many Sufistic cultural traditions such as the Whirling Dervish, Sufi Shrines, Sama (Qawali) and Dawah through his religious followers. The reality is that far from being a mere secular mystic poet, Rumi was the architect of a brilliant Islamic Civilization. These facts are established by majority primary sources. Howcome then Mevlana Rumi be a secularist or anti-Jihad individual? We all must smash the propaganda against Mevlana Jelal ud din Rumi who was a true Muhammadan. Source: "Islamization of Asia Minor" lecture by Professor Kenneth (Phd historian Yale, 🇺🇸). #Rumi #Orientalist #mevlanarumi #Hanafi #Maturidi #Islam #seljuk #anatolia #Turkey #propaganda #Jihad #sejuk #osmanlı #turkish #konya #islamic #rumiquotes #Secularism #mevlana #mevlevi #mevlanacelaleddinrumi

With its elegant design, the Historical Murat Bridge in Muş redefines the word “iconic”. Add this gorgeous Seljuk bridge to your itinerary in Eastern Anatolia. The beautiful scenery created by the mountains and the river will forge a memory you’ll always remember! #GoTürkiye #GoMuş #Muş #Bridge #Seljuk #Heritage

Some great achievements of #mevlana Rumi: 🔵 Instrumental role in Islamization of Anatolia 🔵 Revival of the Islamic Faith and Sunnah 🔵 Establishing the Sunni Sufi Culture which helped the Turkish Sunni rulers to consolidate their rule in Anatolia and elsewhere 🔵 Commissioning the Jihad (armed struggle) of the Seljuk Sunni rulers against Byzantine 🔵 Composition of the book 'Masnavi e Manavi' (couplets of spiritual meanings) which contains the deepest interpretation of Quran which highlights the incomprehensible high rank and status of Sayyid ul Khalq (Master of All Creation), Sayyidna HabibAllah RasulAllah Muhammad ﷺ #mevlanahaftası #mevlanacelaleddinrumi #Rumi #rumipoetry #rumination #rumiquotes