Seydişehir is a municipality and district of Konya Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,458 km2, and its population is 65,465 (2022).

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 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. and for oil wrestling.

Geography

Seydişehir is located south of the city of Konya, and north of the Taurus Mountains.

Location

Composition

There are 55 neighbourhoods in Seydişehir District:

Climate

Seydişehir has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa), with hot, dry summers, and cold, wet winters.

Notable people