Hudavend Hatun Türbe

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Hudavend Hatun Türbe, 14th-century Seljuk tomb in Niğde, Turkey

The structure rises 15.5 meters high with a sixteen-sided pyramidal roof resting on an octagonal base made of yellow cut stone.

Built in 1312, this tomb holds the remains of Hudavend Hatun, daughter of Kilij Arslan IV, marking an important period of Seljuk architecture.

The tomb features detailed stone carvings with vegetal and zoomorphic patterns, displaying the sophisticated craftsmanship of medieval Islamic artisans.

The General Directorate of Religious Endowments maintains the site, which stands at specific coordinates 37.972361 latitude and 34.675795 longitude.

White marble elements accent the structure's features, including the lintels, arches, inscription plaques, and the dome's distinctive cornice.

Location: Niğde

Inception: 1312

Made from material: dimension stone

Website: https://kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/nigde/gezilecekyer/gundogdu-turbes

GPS coordinates: 37.97236,34.67580

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:55

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