Anadolu selçuklu devleti külliye yapıları: Afşin eshab-I kehf külliyesi örneği

ures, whose current practices are not fully known. As with all cultural assets, the importance of the Külliye structures in terms of their recognition today needs to be emphasized. In our society, it is crucial to preserve cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations. This research examines the Külliye structures of the Anatolian Seljuk State that began to develop in the 13th century and have survived to the present day. Due to their construction, Külliye structures contain different functions, and it will be seen that they are used for various purposes today. By addressing the common points of these Külliye structures, the aim is to reveal their main compositions. Unlike other studies in the literature, this research aims to contribute to the literature by examining the main compositions of the Külliye structures rather than evaluating them based on their titles. The foundations of Külliye structures were established during the 12th century in the Anatolian Seljuk State. In the continuing process, the architectural composition emerged in the 14th and 15th centuries. For this reason, the Külliye structures that began to develop after their emergence are examined within the context of the Anatolian Seljuk State period, focusing on their historical significance and location, plans, facades and decorations, materials, and structural characteristics under subheadings. The research findings include the examination of the Eshab-ı Kehf Külliyesi, located in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş province, which is known as the Isa Mosque from the Roman period and is currently referred to as a 'cave.' This site was transformed into a Külliye with the construction of a mosque during the Anatolian Seljuk State period, along with the addition of various functional structures. As a result, with the establishment of the main idea of Külliye structures, the Eshab-ı Kehf Külliyesi, which embodies commercial significance and diversity of periods, serves as a primary example. Based on the results obtained, issues such as the inadequacy of tourism activities, preservation problems of the structure, and restoration errors are addressed, and conclusions and recommendations are presented.