Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Somuncu Baba Tomb and Complex
Merkez, Aksaray
The tomb and complex in Aksaray of the Sufi Somuncu Baba (Hamîdüddin-i Aksarâyî), who is said to have delivered the first sermon at the Bursa Ulu Mosque.
Its story
Hamîdüddin-i Aksarâyî was a 14th–15th-century Sufi who earned the nickname Somuncu Baba from distributing bread (somun), and he is believed to have died in 1412. There are two traditions regarding the location of his grave: one source relates that he was buried on a hill overlooking the city in Aksaray, while later family records point to Darende; the TDV Encyclopedia of Islam considers the Aksaray account stronger. The tomb and mosque in Aksaray, east of the city center, are frequented by visitors. The complex in Darende is a separate and better-known place of visitation.
Key facts
- Died
- 1412
- Note
- There are Aksaray and Darende traditions regarding the location of his grave
- Admission
- Free
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
Location
38.37415, 34.04009
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/somuncu-baba | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131390526