Sahip Ata Museum

The Sahip Ata Museum is an ethnographic collection of about 220 objects gathered from mosques in Konya and surrounding provinces. The items include religious texts, weapons, wooden doors, prayer objects, and stone carvings displayed across several exhibition rooms.

The museum occupies a complex built between 1258 and 1277 that originally served as a mosque, school, and bathhouse with adjoining shops. This mixed-use design shows how religious foundations created community centers in medieval times.

The collection reflects daily life and religious practices in the region through objects people actually used in mosques. Visitors see prayer beads, handwritten Qurans, and candelabras that show how worshippers filled these spaces and observed their faith.

The visit takes place in a building with two main floors where most displays are located, with ground-level facilities including a conference room. Entry is free and the layout is straightforward to navigate, with clear exhibition areas.

The wooden doors from regional mosques display craftsmanship and decorative styles normally placed high on buildings and difficult to see. Here visitors can study these details up close and notice the carving work that would otherwise be out of reach.