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Abstract

Artuqids, one of the first Turkish principalities in Anatolia after the Manzikert victory, gave Artuqids, one of the first Turkish principalities in Anatolia after the Manzikert victory, gave importance to economic activities during they dominated in Amid (Diyarbekir), Mardin, Meyyâfârikîn (Silvan), Nusaybin, Düneysir (Koçhisar, Kızıltepe), Hısn-ı Keyfâ (Hasankeyf) and Harput. Due to the economic policies, taxes have fallen, trade volume and investments have increased, prosperity has increased and Artuqid has started to receive immigration. As a natural consequence of economic activities, the Artuqid governors spent a large part of the proceeds on the material and spiritual development of the cities. Bazaar, market, inn, Turkish bath, caravanserai, bridge, madrasah, library, hospital, water channel were builted, mines have been operated, leather and handicraft workshops were presented to the public service. Thus, not only many commercial, religious, scientific, social and cultural public buildings have been built, but they have also allocated foundations to some of the architectural works. The Artuklu governors worked to transfer the economic resources of the country to social and cultural life and to present a happy and peaceful life for the people.