Seljuk Period Architecture and Restoration Principles

1) Key Features

Symmetrical plan, stone-brick combination, muqarnas, geometric decoration, tile cladding.

2) Building Types

Mosque, madrasa, caravanserai, tomb, bath, bridge, fortress.

3) Materials and Technique

Cut stone, brick, lime mortar, tile and ceramic cladding.

4) Restoration Principles

Minimum intervention, authentic materials; no cement or modern mortar.

5) Common Damage

Brick delamination, tile loss, dome cracks, moisture, earthquake damage.

6) Restoration Process

Survey → material analysis → project → board approval → execution.

7) Notable Examples

Konya, Sivas, Erzurum, Divriği, Ahlat — UNESCO and listed status.

8) Conclusion

Seljuk restoration requires period knowledge and material expertise. Contact us.