The monument to the conqueror of Alanya - Sultan Aladdin Keykubat I is located in the western part of the city and is the first monument that greets travelers arriving from the airport.

Aladdin was the sultan of the Seljuk dynasty ruled Alanya in the 13th century (1219-1236 years). He fought for power with his older brother Keykavusom I, who became sultan in 1211, but it was defeated and imprisoned in the castle Guzer-Peart, that near Malatya. After the death of his brother, Keykubat released emirs and he was elevated to the throne.

From the first years of his reign, Sultan Aladdin Keykubat I proved himself as a successful military leader and a visionary ruler. During the Mongol conquest of Central Asia, he prudently strengthened Konya, Sivas and Kayseri, surrounding them with new towers and walls. In 1221, Sultan fought off the Mediterranean coast Kalonoros castle belonging to the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. And here on the orders of the Sultan was increased length of the existing fortifications there, and the port was rebuilt.

After five years of fighting the Seljuk Sultan Aladdin Keykubat I conquered Alanya in 1221 and ordered to erect a monument, which became a symbol of the rule of the Turks in the seas, and reliably protects the bay of the city. Thus Keykubat in the history of the city left a significant mark, finishing the construction of Alanya Castle and erecting powerful and colorful castle, located on a high hill, called Kizil Kule (Red Tower) in 1224.

The sculptor portrayed Keykubat astride his horse, who gives the Seljuk troops to attack the enemy. That sculpture Aladdin Keykubat Alanya I allowed to gain recognition as one of the monuments of medieval architecture. Buildings keykubatovskogo period of fundamental and majestic.

Monument commemorating the most significant "owner" of the city of Alanya is not located on the main city square, as in most cases it is, and at the entrance to the city "on the part of the authorities," that is almost on the western edge towards Antalya, administrative areas the center of everything region, which now includes Alania. It turns out that every time someone from the district leadership wish to look into the subordinated town famed Sultan warmly greeted him at the entrance. True, it is not on the main road, but not far from it.