Sahip Ata Foundation Museum
Travel Point Overview
One of the most significant historical structures in Konya, the Sahip Ata Foundation Museum is part of a grand complex built in 1277 by Sâhib Atâ Fahreddin Ali, a vizier of the Anatolian Seljuk State.
Sahip Ata Foundation Museum – Konya
📍 Location: Konya, Turkey
🏗 Year Built: 1277
🕌 Commissioned by: Anatolian Seljuk Vizier Sâhib Atâ Fahreddin Ali
🏛 Highlights: Seljuk architecture, tomb, mosque, inn, bathhouse, and dervish lodge
Seljuk Heritage: Sahip Ata Complex and Foundation Museum
One of the most significant historical structures in Konya, the Sahip Ata Foundation Museum is part of a grand complex built in 1277 by Sâhib Atâ Fahreddin Ali, a vizier of the Anatolian Seljuk State.
The complex consists of a mosque, tomb, inn, bathhouse, and dervish lodge. Renowned for its Seljuk architectural style and ornamentation, the structure has been restored over time and opened as the Sahip Ata Foundation Museum.
Sections of the Complex
🏛 Mosque
🔹 Located in the northern part of the complex
🔹 A passage near the mihrab leads to the tomb
🔹 The entrance portal is adorned with the Basmala and Surah Al-Fatiha
🕌 Tomb
🔸 Built adjacent to the mosque’s mihrab wall
🔸 The tomb houses the graves of Sâhib Atâ Fahreddin Ali, his wife, and children
🏠 Dervish Lodge (Hânkâh) & Foundation Museum
✅ Constructed adjacent to the southern wall of the tomb
✅ Converted into the “Sahip Ata Foundation Museum” by the Regional Directorate of Foundations
✅ Exhibits artifacts reflecting the Seljuk-era foundation culture
🛁 Bathhouses
🔹 Located directly across from the complex
🔹 Notable for its double-bath structure
Why Visit?
✅ One of the finest examples of Anatolian Seljuk architecture
✅ Opportunity to explore historical mosques, tombs, inns, dervish lodges, and bathhouses
✅ A significant museum to learn about the history and culture of Seljuk foundations
✅ One of Konya’s most valuable historical landmarks
Visitor Information
📅 Opening Days: Open every day of the week
📍 Getting There: Use the Advisormapp app to find the easiest route to the museum
A Timeless Journey Through One of Konya’s Most Treasured Landmarks!
An exceptional representation of Seljuk art, the Sahip Ata Foundation Museum offers visitors a unique experience with its historical ambiance, architectural beauty, and exhibits reflecting foundation culture.
📍 Explore the Seljuk heritage in Konya and embark on a journey through the depths of foundation history at the Sahip Ata Foundation Museum! 🏛✨
