The tombs of women's in Turkey Seljuk period

The subject of this thesis is about women's lives, status who have a tomb and tombs built for them. Some women's lives described briefly at period resources. Because some women's part of their lives have been identified for they participate in the political life of the period. This thesis is limited with Turkey Seljuk period. Therefore the tombs of women's built from the beginning of the 12th century to the end of the 14th century in continuous. Politics affected building the tombs of women. Until the middle of the 13th century the tombs of women's more built at Kayseri because Turkey Seljuk domination continued. Towards the end of the 13th century the tombs of women's increased at Erzurum with Ilhanli sovereignty. In this study the tombs of women's in Turkey Seljuk period were examined with architectural and ornament features. Women's tombs have been compared with built in the same period and region the male's tombs. Same time women's tombs tried to were identified place wherein Turkey Seljuk architecture. In terms of plan and architectural features they had continued tradition in Seljuk tomb architecture. However in some women's tombs have been tried new architectural arrangements. The tomb of Mahperi Huand Hatun's has high pedestal with muqarnas. This features was not seen in the other tombs in the same period and region. The tomb of Hüdavend Hatun's has figured decoration on facades. It is quite remarkable with this feature. In addition the tomb of Mama Hatun's has a unique plan and architectural arrangement. Examples given is only a few of these tombs. Study is concluded that the tombs of women's in Turkey Seljuk period are remain within the tradition of some important innovations in the Turkey Seljuk architecture techniques and applications they repeat. Keywords: Turkey Seljuk period, Tomb, Women, Plan, Architectural arrangement.