Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Ahi Evran Mosque and Tomb
Merkez, Kırşehir
A group of buildings converted from a zaviye into a mosque, containing the tomb of Ahi Evran, considered the founder of Ahilik, the organization of tradesmen and craftsmen.
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Its story
Ahi Evran was a 13th-century man of religion and thought who worked as a tanner and is considered the founder of the Ahi organization, which organized tradesmen and craftsmen in Anatolia. The group of buildings in central Kırşehir consists of a masjid, the tomb of Ahi Evran and spaces used as a zaviye-tekke; the tomb is reached by a staircase from inside. The building, originally founded as a zaviye, came to be used as a mosque over time. Kırşehir is called 'the capital of Ahi culture'; this is the center of the Ahilik Week events held every year.
Key facts
- Event
- Ahilik Week every year in September
- Admission
- Free
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
Location
39.14823, 34.15923
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahi_Evran_Camii_ve_Türbesi | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_Ahi_Evren