In Konya, with the DNA and anatomy analyzes carried out within the scope of the “Arrangement of the Bodies in the Konya Dynastic Tomb of the Turkish Seljuks” project, the facial and body appearances of a total of 17 Seljuk dynasty members, 12 of which were sultans, were revealed again.
This meticulous scientific study, which lasted six years, offers visitors the opportunity of a historical journey. The silicone sculptures on display are from the Ottoman Empire, who ruled Anatolia between 1077-1308. Türkiye Seljuk State It brings to light the physical characteristics of the sultans.
Exhibition Where Science and History Meet
Research on the remains unearthed from the dynasty tomb started at Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Medicine. Tomography scans of the bodies were taken and samples taken from the skulls were sent to the Biochemistry Specialization Department of the Istanbul Forensic Medicine Institute.
DNA analyzes As a result of and anatomical examinations, the skin color, hair structure, eye color, height and even the causes of death of the sultans were determined. These data formed the basis for facial studies on 3D filament skull replicas.
Realistic Images of Sultans Revealed
In the light of data obtained from DNA and anatomy analyses, Seljuk sultansHis pre-death appearances were recreated with 90 percent similarity. These sculptures have been exhibited at Konya Metropolitan Municipality Dar-ül Mulk Exhibition Center for 1.5 years.
Among the sultan statues in the exhibition Kılıçarslan I, Şahinşah Melikşah, Rükneddin Mesud I, II. Kılıçarslan, II. Rükneddin Süleyman Şah, III. Kılıçarslan, I. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, I. Alaeddin Keykubat, II. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, IV. Kılıçarslan, III. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev and II. Gıyaseddin Mesud There are important names such as.
Intense Interest from Different Parts of the World
Dar-ul Mulk Exhibition PalaceAt , visitors are provided with guidance services in both Turkish and English, and the scientific background of the project and the construction processes of the sculptures are explained in detail. Anatolian Seljuk StateThis study, which sheds light on the history of , was implemented in cooperation with Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism.
In the 1.5 years it was opened, the exhibition 163 thousand people Visited by. More than 1,500 of these visitors were tourists from abroad. Visitors visiting the tomb of the Seljuk sultans on Alaeddin Hill had the opportunity to encounter 90 percent realistic facial and body appearances of the sultans in the exhibition area, and this aroused great interest and excitement.
Historical Faces, Here with Their Real Appearances
Within the scope of the project, the physical characteristics of the sultans were determined in detail using scientific methods. Many details such as hair and skin color, posture, height and muscle structure have been revealed through DNA analysis.
According to the data obtained, lower and upper skin colors were calculated and pre-death physical states were recreated with great accuracy. Among the sultans of different ages, the physical appearances of a 21-year-old sultan and another 83-year-old sultan can be observed side by side in the exhibition.
The Clothes of the Sultans Are Based on Historical Sources
The clothes used in the sculptures were designed by adhering to the fabrics and miniatures of the period. Fabric samples taken from private collections of the period and museums were subjected to thread analysis.
The fabrics, whose color and texture characteristics were extracted through reporting processes, were rewoven in accordance with historical data. The clothes of the sultans were specially prepared to reflect their social status and the clothing style of their period.
The Process From DNA and Tomography Data to Sculpture
Skull and tooth samples extracted from the remains in the dynasty tomb were subjected to detailed biochemical examination. With the data obtained, the skull and facial muscles of the sultans were reconstructed.
3D modeling was done by calculating tissue thicknesses. Then, hair, beard, eyebrow and mustache transplantation was performed on silicone castings. In these meticulous studies, historical sources of the period were also used.
A Unique Experience for Visitors
After visiting the dynastic tomb on Alaeddin Hill, visitors encounter the recreated faces of Seljuk sultans at the Dar-ül Mulk Exhibition Center. The exhibition offers a platform where history and science come together, providing a unique experience for both local and foreign tourists.
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