Examples of Anatolian Seljuk Architecture
Style | Modern Turkish nomenclature | Example |
---|---|---|
Mosque | Cami | Alaeddin Mosque |
Madrasa | Medrese | Çifte Minareli Medrese |
Kümbet | Kümbet | Döner Kümbet |
Caravanserai | Kervansaray | Sultan Han |
Hospital | Darüşşifa | Divriği Great Mosque |
Bridge | Köprü | Akköprü |
Palace | Saray | Kubadabad Palace |
Castle | Kale | Alanya Castle |
Shipyard | Tersane | Kızıl Kule |
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