Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Selime Sultan Tomb
Güzelyurt, Aksaray
An early-13th-century Seljuk tomb with a conical roof at the entrance to Selime, combining stone and brickwork.
Its story
The tomb bears the character of early Seljuk kümbets in its architectural and decorative features and, based on its materials and style, is dated to the early 13th century. Its body, combining stone and brickwork, and its conical roof form the village's most photogenic view together with the fairy chimneys behind it and the rocks of Selime Cathedral. It is not known for certain for whom it was built.
Key facts
- Period
- Early 13th century
- Admission
- Free to view from outside
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.30034, 34.25910
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selime_Sultan_T%C3%BCrbesi | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6007535