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Konya, Turkey - Panoramic view to the North
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Konya, Turkey - Panoramic view to the North
Panoramic view of Konya looking north with inset of the Railway Hotel on the Konya to Baghdad railway line. Konya (Turkey) was also known as Koniah, Konieh, Konia, Qunia and Iconium. Dates from 3000 BC and successively came under the influence of the Hittites, the Indo-European Sea Peoples, the Phrygians and the Cimmerians. After Alexander the Great, the town came under the rule of Seleucus Nicator, then the Kings of Pergamum, Rome (under Claudius and under Hadrianus). Visited by St Paul and Barnabas according to the Acts of the Apostles. During the Byzantine period, the town was destroyed on several occasions by Arab invaders. Captured by the Seljuk Turk in 1071 and briefly occupied by Crusaders, reaching its height in the second half of the 12th century, lasting until the first decades of the 13th century. The tomb of Jelal al-Din Rumi, the Persian Sufi Poet and mystic, known as Mevlana and founder of the Sufi Mevlevi order is in Konya, where he spent the last 50 years of his life. Ibn Arabi the great Sufi mystic, visited in 1207 and married there with the Mother of his disciple Sadreddin Konevi, the widow of his great friend. The town is famous for being very conservative
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This stunning panoramic view of Konya, Turkey offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of this ancient city. From its origins dating back to 3000 BC to its conquests by various empires such as the Hittites, Phrygians, and Seljuk Turks, Konya has been a melting pot of civilizations throughout the centuries.
The inset of the Railway Hotel on the Konya to Baghdad railway line serves as a reminder of modernity blending seamlessly with tradition in this historic city. The influence of St Paul and Barnabas, as well as the presence of renowned Sufi poets like Jelal al-Din Rumi and Ibn Arabi, further adds to Konya's spiritual allure.
Despite facing destruction during Byzantine rule and occupation by Crusaders, Konya reached its peak in the 12th century under Seljuk Turk rule. The legacy left behind by these diverse cultures is evident in every corner of this conservative yet vibrant town.
As you gaze upon this print capturing Konya looking north, let yourself be transported back in time to an era where mysticism and poetry flourished amidst architectural marvels. Let it serve as a reminder that even in today's fast-paced world, there are places like Konya that remain steeped in history and tradition.
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