Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery
Ahlat Selçuklu Mezarlığı
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Hundreds of medieval Islamic gravestones decorate the mountainous landscape in the largest cemetery in Turkey, a site of immense historical and architectural significance.

📜 Largest Islamic cemetery in Turkey and fourth-largest globally, spanning 210,000 square meters.
🔍 Houses over 9,000 medieval Islamic gravestones, some up to four meters tall, in a stunning mountainous setting.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy the picturesque landscape between Lake Van and mountains.
🗿 Explore unique medieval Islamic gravestones and tomb typologies.
🏛️ Discover underground burial chambers and intricate Seljuk architecture.
✨ Experience a site of profound historical and cultural importance.

Tips

🚗 Easily accessible directly off the main road.
🚻 Restrooms and a small kiosk are available at the parking lot.

Cost

💰 Free entrance.

🅿️ Parking

Available parking lot on site.

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