Abstract:
The Anatolian Seljuk's Minarets exhibit similar characteristics with the Classical Ottoman Minarets and are more slender and completely all parts built in comparison with the minarets of the period before Anatolia. The footing element of minarets not seen at the Turkish Minarets before Anatolia has been first seen at the minarets of the Anatolian Seljuks. The footing element is a transition part providing and softening the structural transition between the wider cubic pedestal and the more slender polygonic or cylindrical body, also integrates the two structural parts statically and visually, and additionally assists the minaret to stand against the earthquakes. All parts of minaret were reached to the peak level in Ottoman Period. In this study, the seismic performances of two minarets (Selimiye Mosque Minaret in Edirne belonging to Ottoman Period with Masjid Minaret of Ince Minaret Madrasa in Konya belonging to the Anatolian Seljuks period) will be compared. The seismic performances of these minarets was first modeled in three dimensions by using the SAP2000 computer program and then investigated by the Pushover Analysis in accordance with the TEC-2007 (Turkish Earthquake Code, 2007). The development of masonry minaret custom will be discussed with obtained findings. Moreover, these findings will be created a data for restoration of masonry minarets.