Although the Artuqid state commenced from Bayt al-Maqdis in very complex political conditions, following which they were forced out from Jerusalem to Mesopotamia, and particularly Mardin and Mayafarqin, this is a topic that needs further research to better understand the circumstances and motives behind this. Although the Artuqids in general did not abandon their defence of the holy city, even though this would have been carried out indirectly, this study does not aim to address the political relationship between Jerusalem and this noble dynasty. Rather, it will seek to shed light on the cultural ties that existed between the Artuqid State and Bayt al-Maqdis. This topic is under-researched and has not received sufficient attention by contemporary scholars and historians. Accordingly, thebauthor hopes in this paper to try to revive this through examining these ties and clarifying the importance and value they placed on the status of Jerusalem in their conscience. In doing so, the paper will analyse an architectural and historical monument established in Jerusalem as a rare example of female architectural activity in the Holy City. It also acquires further importance and prestige since it is located only a few meters away from one of the main entrances to Al-Aqsa Mosque. This institution is also directly attributed to Mardin by name and is known as al-Ribat al-Mardini, established as a hostel for visitors who come to visit the Holy City from Mardin. In addition to this important tie, the paper will also shed light on a rare masterpiece that was brought from Mardin to al-Aqsa Mosque and still proudly adorns the Islamic Museum inside al-Aqsa Mosque to this very day. This splendid Artuqid candlestick was made for Artuq Arslan ibn Ilghazi (ruled Mardin from 1201 to 1239) and was later transferred to his son Najm al-Dunya wal-Din, Abi al-Fath, Ghazi ibn Artuq. This paper also seeks to address the architectural relations that prevailed between Jerusalem and some of the Artuqid rulers and their cities, particularly the city of Mosul, and notes that its Emir Izz al-Din Masud ibn Mawdud sent a group of sappers and stonemasons to help Ayyubid Sultan Salah al-Din in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
Artuklu Devleti çok karmaşık siyasi koşullarda Beytülmakdis’ten başlayıp Kudüs’ten Mezopotamya’ya ve özellikle Mardin ve Meyyafarikin’de hüküm sürmüş bir hanedanlıktır. Mevcut koşullarda Artukluları anlayabilmek için yeterince çalışma mevcut değildir. Bu çalışma sadece Artukluların Kudüs’le ilişkilerini ele almamaktadır aynı zamanda bu ilişkinin kültürel bağlarına da ışık tutmaktadır.
Primary Language | Arabic |
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Subjects | Regional Studies, Archaeology |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | December 15, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 |