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Three Seljuk tombs with conical roofs, located behind the Twin Minaret Madrasa. The largest is the tomb of Emir Saltuk, from the Saltukid dynasty.
Three stone tombs from the 12th to 14th centuries stand side by side in a small garden about 200 meters south of the Twin Minaret Madrasa. Each has an octagonal body topped by a conical roof, typical of Anatolian tomb towers. The oldest, the tomb of Emir Saltuk, has animal motifs carved on its body, reflecting Turkic traditions that predate Islam. The site is open free of charge and offers views over the old city rooftops and Palandöken Mountain.
Opening hours
All day (grounds open during daytime)
Nearby sights
- Erzurum Museum
- Çifte Minareli Medrese
- Grand Mosque of Erzurum
- Erzurum Evleri
- Caferiye Mosque
- Erzurum Castle
- Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
- Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai (Taşhan)