Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Hasan Padişah Kümbet
Ahlat, Bitlis
An Ahlat kümbet dated 1275 rising on the hill opposite the Ulu Kümbet, repeating the same form with plainer decoration.
Its story
The kümbet follows the same plan as the large kümbets in Ahlat: a burial chamber below, a visiting floor with a cylindrical body above and a conical roof. According to its inscription, it dates to 1275. The decoration on the body is plainer than on the Ulu Kümbet; however, its position on a high hill makes the building visible from afar. In the 20th century it was extensively repaired, almost rebuilt. Right next to it is another kümbet whose upper part has collapsed, leaving only the burial chamber; it is locally called the Yarım Kümbet (Half Tomb). The view from the hill toward the Harabeşehir valley and Lake Van makes the short walk worthwhile.
Key facts
- Period
- 1275
- Getting there
- Ahlat, the hill at the edge of the Harabeşehir valley
- Visit duration
- 15–20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.74588, 42.45211
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/ahlat | https://goturkiye.com/bitlis/see | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135582806