Kubadabad Palace, Seljuk palace ruins near Lake Beyşehir, Turkey
Kubadabad Palace is a palace complex of ruins near Lake Beyşehir in Konya Province. The site contains sixteen structures, with two main buildings situated along the lake shore, the larger of which measures roughly fifty by thirty-five meters.
A 13th century sultan ordered this summer residence to be built and was said to have taken part in planning it personally. The ruler's vizier supervised the construction and contributed to bringing this ambitious project to completion.
The decorative tiles found here show intricate patterns with human figures, animals, and mythological creatures in blue, purple, turquoise, and green tones. These ornaments reveal much about Seljuk artisan traditions and the motifs that their craftspeople favored.
The archaeological site lies west of Konya and near Gölyaka, with direct access to the lake shore. Visitors should be aware that some ruins may be partly submerged in water, especially when the lake level rises.
Some of the tiles found here are thought to show portraits of the sultan who commissioned the palace, which was an unusual way to depict rulers at that time. One notable tile features a double-headed eagle with an inscription, pointing to power and authority.
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