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Konya, Turkey - A Main Street
A Main Street, Konya (also known as Koniah, Konieh, Konia, Qunia and Iconium) in Turkey with troop movements visible. 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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Konya, Turkey: A Journey Through Time and Cultures This evocative image captures the bustling main street of Konya, a city steeped in history and rich cultural heritage. Established as early as 3000 BC, Konya, also known as Koniah, Konieh, Konia, Qunia, and Iconium, has seen the influence of various civilizations throughout the ages. The Hittites, Indo-European Sea Peoples, Phrygians, and Cimmerians all left their mark on this ancient town. After the reign of Alexander the Great, Konya came under the rule of Seleucus Nicator, the Kings of Pergamum, and Rome, with emperors Claudius and Hadrianus leaving their legacies. The town holds significant religious and historical importance, as it was visited by St. Paul and Barnabas according to the Acts of the Apostles. During the Byzantine period, Konya was destroyed several times by Arab invaders. In 1071, the Seljuk Turks captured the town, and it was briefly occupied by Crusaders, reaching its height in the second half of the 12th century. Konya is most famously known as the final resting place of Jelal al-Din Rumi, the Persian Sufi poet and mystic, who spent the last 50 years of his life in the city. Founder of the Sufi Mevlevi order, Rumi's influence on Sufism and world spirituality is immeasurable. Ibn Arabi, another great Sufi mystic, visited Konya in 1207 and married there with the mother of his disciple Sadreddin Konevi, the widow of his close friend. Today, Konya is renowned for its deep-rooted conservatism, preserving its history and traditions. The city's vibrant culture and rich heritage continue to attract visitors from around the world, inviting them to explore its fascinating past and embrace its enduring allure.
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