Özcan K.2020-03-262020-03-2620101301-0549https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/25502The spatial background of Anatolian-Turkish towns was organized in the Seljuk period, which can be defined as the early Turkish settlement and colonization process. In this process, Turks, who came from Iran and Central Asia, participated in the settlement chain of Anatolia by founding the Seljuk state. Turks took over the towns from the Byzantine regime and re-organized them in terms of Turkish culture. The aim of this study is to determine the spatial elements of Anatolian towns which were re-established or re-organized spatially during the Seljuk period. This is important regarding the understanding of the spatial and functional dynamics which shaped the spatial organizations of Anatolian towns during the Seljuk period. It is also important in understanding Turkish settlement practices, which were transferred not only from Central Asia and Iran to Anatolia but also from Seljuk towns to Ottoman towns. The methodology of this study is based on examining historical manuscripts, archaeological findings and architectural remains and their transfer to plans and schemas. The results are evaluated according to some hypotheses developed.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessAnatolian seljuk townAnatolian-turkish townSpatial elementArticle55193220Q3