Seljuk

Islamic architecture with ornate portals.

Overview

Seljuk architecture, using brick and stone, features intricate tilework and pointed arches, prominent in 11th-13th century Turkey and Persia.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate portals, tilework.
• Pointed arches, domes.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Alaeddin Mosque (Turkey, 1220, Seljuk).
• Sultanhani Caravanserai (Turkey, 13th century, fortified).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Ornamental focus.
• Religious: Mosques, madrasas.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Seljuk craftsmen, it influences Ottoman architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mosaic (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Arch (element), Ottoman Architecture (movement)