#seljuq

[baebeylik]

Elephant. Seljuk Empire, 1037-1194.

National Museum of Iran.

[along-the-silkroad]

Stone-carved portal of the Great Mosque of Divriği, built by the House of Mengüjek in the early 13th century, under Anatolian Seljuk rule.

The Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği, located in eastern central Turkey beneath the castle of Divriği, is a 13th-century masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Commissioned in 1228–1229 by the Mengücekid ruler Ahmed Shah and his wife Turan Melek, the complex combines a monumental hypostyle mosque with a two-storey hospital (darüşşifa), including a tomb. Designed by the architect Hurrem Shah, it features a richly articulated prayer hall with stone vaults, a domed mihrab, and a central ablutions cupola, while the adjoining hospital is organized around a domed atrium with an oculus and central pool.

The monument is renowned for its highly sophisticated stone vaulting and especially for its exuberant and unique carved decoration, most strikingly displayed on its three monumental portals. Each portal and decorative element is distinct, showcasing intricate geometric and vegetal motifs unparalleled in Islamic art. In contrast, the interior walls remain largely unadorned, heightening the impact of the sculptural entrances. Architecturally, the mosque is notable among Seljuk mosques in Anatolia for lacking a courtyard and organizing all religious functions within an enclosed space, likely due to climatic conditions. The inclusion of a charitable hospital further enhances its significance.

[pollyj]

Cup with Animated Script

Iran, Seljuq period, 1200-1221

Brass inlaid with silver

The highlight of the cup’s decoration is the inscription around the rim, with letters composed of human figures, animals, and birds. This is known as animated script, and it developed in northeast Iran or Afghanistan during the mid-1100s and migrated westward. The inscription on the rim of the cup is the pinnacle of this form of script with its full-figure animation. The body of the cup is covered with interlacing bands of compartments containing tiny figures of humans and animals. These represent the 12 signs of the zodiac from astrology, the practice of interpreting the influence of planets and stars on earthly affairs. Astrology began in Mesopotamia, was adopted by the Greeks, and then absorbed into medieval Islamic culture through translations of Greek texts.

[mshamsaddin]

From Ferdowsi to the Seljuk Turks, Nizam al Mulk, Nizami Ganjavi, Jalal ad-Din Rumi & Haji Bektash  

By Prof. Muhammet Şemsettin Gözübüyükoğlu (Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis)

Pre-publication of chapter XXIII of my forthcoming book “Turkey is Iran and Iran is Turkey – 2500 Years of indivisible Turanian – Iranian Civilization distorted and estranged by Anglo-French Orientalists”; chapter XXIII constitutes the Part Nine (Fallacies about the Golden Era of the Islamic Civilization). The book is made of 12 parts and 33 chapters.

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Read and download the chapter here:

From Ferdowsi to the Seljuk Turks, Nizam al Mulk, Nizami Ganjavi, Jalal ad-Din Rumi & Haji Bektash

History, Ancient History, Silk-, Spice- Perfume Roads, Spirituality, Faith,

From Ferdowsi to the Seljuk Turks, Nizam al Mulk, Nizami Ganjavi, Jalal ad-Din Rumi & Haji Bektash

By Prof. Muhammet Şemsettin Gözübüyükoğlu (Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis)

[thecrankyprofessor]

Incense Burner of Amir Saif al-Dunya wa’l-Din ibn Muhammad al-Mawardi

Maker: Ja`far ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali

dated A.H. 577/ A.D. 1181–82, Saljuk/Seljuk era

Found Iran, Taybad, Medium: Bronze; cast, engraved, chased, pierced. Dimensions: Overal;. H. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm), L. 32 1/2 in. (82.6 cm), W. 9 in. (22.9 cm)

Metropolitan, Rogers Fund, 1951, Accession Number: 51.56

[ammaribnazizahmed]

Who was Artuk Bey from Diriliş Ertuğrul?

Artuk Bey was a real person but his depiction in the series Diriliş Ertuğrul like quite a number of others in the show, is one where a historical personality is being mentioned/being paid homage to rather than an accurate historical representation of the historical personality/ the time period in which they lived in.

Not much is known is about Artuk Bey’s personal life but we know that he had two sons by the names of Sökmen and Ilghazi I who both - 11 years after Artuk passed away (1102 CE) - later went on to found the Artuqid Dynasty which they named after him.

The actual Artuk Bey was known as Zaheer-ul-Daulah Artuk Bey and was an 11th century commander of the Great Seljuk Sultanate.

He participated in the famous Battle of Manzikert/Malazgirt against the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) in the year 1071 CE (during the reign of Sultan Alp Arslan).

He was also said to have later been appointed as the Seljuk Governor of Jerusalem.

[bagdemagus]

Seljuq-era ceramics at the Metropolitan Museum of Art From top:

Bowl with Musicians, Iran, Kashan, mid-13th century, luster-painted Bowl with Fishes, Iran, Kashan, early 13th century, underglaze painted Bowl with Ruler and Attendants, Iran, 12th-13th century, mina’i ware with glaze, gilding, and enamel

[gemma-antiqua]

Seljuk gold and sapphire ring, dated to the 12th to 13th centuries CE. The ring was found in Iran.