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Konya, Turkey

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    (circa 3000 BC- )
    Area: 38,873 km²
    Population: 1,174,536 (2014)
    Formerly called Iconium, derived from 'icon', meaning 'image', a reference to Medusa's head being used by Perseus against the natives
    First inhabited during the Late Copper Age
    Occupied by Hittites, Phrygians, Sea Peoples, Cimmerians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuqs, and Crusaders throughout the centuries
    Visited by Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey (c. AD 47-48)
    Renamed Claudioconium and Colonia Aelia Hadriana under Claudius and Hadrian, respectively
    Capital city of Seljuq Sultanate of Rum (1097-1243)
    Site of Rumi's tomb

Why Konya, Turkey might be annoying:

    Its Jewish community drove Paul and Barnabas out of the city.
    During the Byzantine period, Arab invaders would often raid the city.
    It was struck by a fire. (1867)
    It was struck by a famine. (1873)
    It lost its status as most important city in central Anatolia to Ankara. (1923)
    It is one of Turkey's most conservative cities, so dressing modestly is highly recommended even if it's optional.

Why Konya, Turkey might not be annoying:

    It is said to be the birthplace of St. Thecla.
    The Mevlevi Order of whirling dervishes was founded here. (1273)
    It hosted Persian refugees such as Rumi fleeing the Mongols when they invaded the Khwarezmid Empire.
    It houses many fine examples of Seljuq art and architecture.
    It is one of the Anatolian Tigers, an economic boom occurring among Turkish cities since the 1980s.
    It retains its cultural and historical charm despite massive economic growth.

Credit: Big Lenny


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