Seydişehir is a town and
district
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of
Konya Province
Konya Province ( tr, ), in southwest Central Anatolia, is the largest province of Turkey. The provincial capital is the city of Konya. Its traffic code is 42.
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in the
Mediterranean
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region of
Turkey
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. According to a 2000 census, the population of the district is 85,456 of which 48,372 live in the town of Seydişehir.
History
Seydişehir has an extensive historical record extending back many centuries. In 5500 BC, Seydişehir bordered the ancient province of
Psidia and some historical building may date to this era. The city is situated in a valley between
Lake Trogitis
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and
Lake Karalis. Pre-historic buildings are preserved within the valley. Many artefacts from this era are housed in the
Konya Archaeological Museum. In 2000–700 BC, the Hittite conquerors of middle Anatolia left their mark in the way of symbols and handiwork. Rock reliefs found in Seydişehir, believed to be made by the Hittite, support the idea of Hittite's living in the area.
Other
Seydişehir is famous for their roasted
chickpeas. Seydişehir is also famous for
Oil Wrestling
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.
Geography
Seydişehir is located south of the Konya provincial center, and in the north of The Taurus Mountains.
Location
Prominent Persons
* Seyyid Harun Veli, Philosopher, Religious Scholar (13th century)
* İsmail Koç, Oil Wrestler, (d. 1989, Ankara, a. Seydişehir-Beyşehir)
* Mahmud Esad Efendi, Lawyer, writer and statesman (d. 1856, Seydişehir - ö. 1918, İstanbul)
* Sadi Irmak, Emeritus professor of medicine, politician, prime minister (d. 1904, Seydişehir - ö. 1990, İstanbul)
* Mustafa Üstündağ, Educator, politician, minister (d. 1933, Seydişehir - ö. 1983, Konya)
Notes
References
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External links
District municipality's official website
News of Seydisehir website
City Guide of Seydisehir website
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Populated places in Konya Province
Districts of Konya Province