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KONYA; ART OF STONE AND TILE ... | Monumantal entrance of a Seljuks building |
Frontal decoration of Ince Minare:
Ince Minareli Medrese Museum (Theological School): To the west of Alaeddin Tepesi is the Ince Minare Medrese, built by the Seljuk Vizier Sahip Ata Fahrettin Ali in 1254. Its main exhibits are carvings in wood and stone dating back to the Seljuks, and most carry motifs found in the tiles and ceramics, lions, humans, and the double-headed eagles which is mow a symbol of the town. The main doorway has stunning examples of ornate tiles and decorative calligraphy. |
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junecorlett Thu Apr 16, 2009 15:38 UTC
Very Interesting Konya page, I like the hotels Bora. | eceak Mon Apr 6, 2009 18:24 UTC
Fantastic page:) | PierreZA Fri Mar 6, 2009 20:41 UTC
A very interesting page. I would like to see the Seljuk tiles. | jumpingnorman Sat Feb 21, 2009 19:23 UTC
I like seeing the sarcophagis - they're so eerie...and nice Konya tips, Norman :)...and yes, that is an interesting dress from Konya (is that from early 1900's) |
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