Artuklu Palace, Medieval palace ruins in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey.
The palace structure follows a cruciform layout with four iwans converging at a central courtyard containing a fountain with stone mosaics.
Built during the reign of Nasir al-Din Mahmud between 1200 and 1222, the palace served as the seat of the Diyarbakır branch of Artuqid dynasty.
The palace functioned as the workplace of inventor Al-Jazari for 30 years, where he developed numerous mechanical devices and documented them in manuscripts.
Archaeological excavations initiated in 1961 revealed sections of the palace garden and Turkish bath system beneath the Virantepe mound.
The palace doors featured bronze knockers with dragon, lion, and snake designs, representing the metalwork traditions of medieval eastern Anatolia.
Location: Diyarbakır Province
GPS coordinates: 37.91629,40.24170
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:50
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