A Mirror of a Civilization: Foundations in the Turkish Seljuk Period

A Mirror of a Civilization: Foundations in the Turkish Seljuk Period

Reading the social, economic, and cultural structure of a civilization through the Seljuk foundation (waqf) system.

In this study, Zehra Odabaşı examines the foundations of the Turkish Seljuk State not merely as religious charitable institutions, but as the cornerstone of the state's social welfare mechanism. Foundations are presented as institutions that met the needs of society in many areas, ranging from education and healthcare to transportation and urban development.

Author: Zehra Odabaşı

ISBN: 978-975-17-6157-6

Binding: Paperback

Publication Year: 2025

Edition: 1st Edition

Language: Turkish

Dimensions: 14 × 20 cm

Page Count: 159 pages