A Case Study: Documentation Method with Close Range Photogrammetry of Muqarnas Which is to be an Ornamentation Type Specific to the Islamic Architecture

The preservation of historical and cultural heritage for future generations have has become one of the most important issue in terms of for human history. Muqarnas is one of the most important, detailed elements that Islamic art contributed to architecture. In this study, the survey of the muqarnas and crown door, which are to be a type of ornamentation specific to Islamic Architecture located in Konya city center belongs to the Anatolian Seljuk period, were obtained using close-range photogrammetry technique. The crown door and muqarnas of Alaaddin Mosque, Taş Mosque, and Karatay Medresseh were selected as the field study. This study is intended to contribute to the conservation and documentation of these valuable artefacts belonging to the Anatolian Seljuk period.