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Seljuk dynasty
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The Seljuk dynasty, or Seljukids alternatively spelled as Saljuqids or Seljuk Turks, was an Oghuz Turkic, Sunni Muslim dynasty that culturally became Persianate and contributed to Turco-Persian cultur
Double-headed eagle, used as a symbol by several Seljuk rulers including Kayqubad I.
Double-headed eagle, used as a symbol by several Seljuk rulers including Kayqubad I.
Head of Seljuk male royal figure, 12–13th century, from Iran. Carved and drilled stone with Iranian craftsmanship. Kept at the New York Metropolitan M
Head of Seljuk male royal figure, 12–13th century, from Iran. Carved and drilled stone with Iranian craftsmanship. Kept at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Toghrol Tower, a 12th-century monument south of Tehran commemorating Toğrül
Toghrol Tower, a 12th-century monument south of Tehran commemorating Toğrül
The Kharāghān twin towers, built in Iran in 1053 to house the remains of Seljuk princes
The Kharāghān twin towers, built in Iran in 1053 to house the remains of Seljuk princes
Seljuk Empire
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The Seljuk Empire, or the Great Seljuk Empire, was a high medieval, culturally Turco-Persian empire established and ruled by the Qïnïq branch of Oghuz Turks. The empire spanned a total area of 3.9 mil
Seljuk dynasty
…descendant of a royal Khazar chief Tuqaq who served as advisor to the King of the Khazars, in West Asia and Central Asia. The Seljuks established the Seljuk Empire (1037–1194), the Sultanate of Kermân (1041–1186) and the Sultanate of Rum (1074–1308), which stretched from Iran to Anatolia and were the prime targets…
Combat theme, Seljuk or post-Seljuk period. Possibly from Rayy. Iran, 12th-13th century. Seattle Art Museum.
Combat theme, Seljuk or post-Seljuk period. Possibly from Rayy. Iran, 12th-13th century. Seattle Art Museum.
Monumental Seljuk stucco panel (116 x 178cm), Saveh, Iran, 12th century.
Monumental Seljuk stucco panel (116 x 178cm), Saveh, Iran, 12th century.
Enthroned figure usually identified as the last Seljuk ruler Tughril III (1176–1194), from Rayy, Iran. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Enthroned figure usually identified as the last Seljuk ruler Tughril III (1176–1194), from Rayy, Iran. Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Amir in Turkic military dress: long braids, sharbush fur hat, boots, close-fitting coat. Maqamat by Seljuk poet and dignitary Al-Hariri of Basra, 1237
Amir in Turkic military dress: long braids, sharbush fur hat, boots, close-fitting coat. Maqamat by Seljuk poet and dignitary Al-Hariri of Basra, 1237 copy.