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The '''Seljuk star''' is an [[Octagram|eight-pointed star polygon]] that is an ancient [[Turkic peoples|Turkish]] national symbol ([[Tamga]]). It is one of the most common symbols in [[Seljuk architecture]], carved on [[madrasa]], palace and mosque walls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://taksikonya.com/etiketler/konya-sircali-medrese/|title=Konya sırçalı medrese | Taksi Konya | Konya Taksi Durakları • Konya Taksi • Mevlana Taksi • Alaaddin Taksi • Meram Taksi • Konya • Taksi • Konya Rehberi • Taxi Conia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.semerkanddanbosnaya.com/2015/06/19/divrigi-ulucamicarsi-kapisi/|title = Divriği Ulucami Çarşı Kapısı}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.divrigiulucamii.com/tr/Sivas_Divrigi_Ulu_Camii_Genel_Bilgi_1.html|title = Sivas Divriği Ulu Camii Genel Bilgi}}</ref> |
The '''Seljuk star''' is an [[Octagram|eight-pointed star polygon]] that is an ancient [[Turkic peoples|Turkish]] national symbol ([[Tamga]]). It is one of the most common symbols in [[Seljuk architecture]], carved on [[madrasa]], palace and mosque walls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://taksikonya.com/etiketler/konya-sircali-medrese/|title=Konya sırçalı medrese | Taksi Konya | Konya Taksi Durakları • Konya Taksi • Mevlana Taksi • Alaaddin Taksi • Meram Taksi • Konya • Taksi • Konya Rehberi • Taxi Conia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.semerkanddanbosnaya.com/2015/06/19/divrigi-ulucamicarsi-kapisi/|title = Divriği Ulucami Çarşı Kapısı}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.divrigiulucamii.com/tr/Sivas_Divrigi_Ulu_Camii_Genel_Bilgi_1.html|title = Sivas Divriği Ulu Camii Genel Bilgi}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:51, 15 May 2024
The Seljuk star is an eight-pointed star polygon that is an ancient Turkish national symbol (Tamga). It is one of the most common symbols in Seljuk architecture, carved on madrasa, palace and mosque walls.[1][2][3]
The eight points are widely considered to represent:[4]
- mercy,
- compassion,
- patience,
- truthfulness,
- keeping secrets,
- loyalty,
- generosity, and
- giving thanks to God.
Another meaning attributed to the eight points of the star are the following significant names in Islamic heritage:
See also
- Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital
- Sırçalı Medrese
- Rub El Hizb
- Armenian eternity sign
- Borjgali
- Lists of national symbols
References
- ^ "Konya sırçalı medrese | Taksi Konya | Konya Taksi Durakları • Konya Taksi • Mevlana Taksi • Alaaddin Taksi • Meram Taksi • Konya • Taksi • Konya Rehberi • Taxi Conia".
- ^ "Divriği Ulucami Çarşı Kapısı".
- ^ "Sivas Divriği Ulu Camii Genel Bilgi".
- ^ RehberName. "Sekiz Köşeli Selçuklu Yıldızı'nın Anlamı Nedir?". rehbername.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-05-15.