Door knocker

The period of the Rum Seljuks in Anatolia in the 12th century was characterised by continuous wars with the crusaders, rival Turkish emirates and the Byzantine emperor. It was only under Sultan Ala al-Din Kayqubad I (1219–1236) that the empire attained its full splendour. With trading routes secured and the development of an outstanding infrastructure, its cities, especially the new capital, Konya, enjoyed enormous prosperity. The Rum Seljuks are famous for their buildings, particularly their architectural decor employing filigree and three-dimensional stonemasonry, elegant stucco work, underglaze painting and faience mosaics. Their furnishings were mainly made of wood, most with delicate carving.