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Sen Timur Tomb, 14th-century Muslim tomb in Tokat, Turkey.

The tomb features a cube-shaped stone structure with an octagonal drum base and a star-shaped brick dome reaching substantial heights.

Built in 1313, this mausoleum houses the remains of Nûreddin bin Sentimur, a Mongol commander who converted to Islam under Gazan Khan's influence.

The building incorporates a marble inscription above the prayer window, featuring text from Surah Al-Imran of the Quran about mortality.

The entrance through the south doorway leads to an interior space containing a Seljuk-style sarcophagus oriented in an east-west direction.

Local residents visit the tomb on Thursdays due to a linguistic confusion between 'Esentimur' and 'Sen Timur,' believing it belongs to a Christian saint.

Location: Tokat

GPS coordinates: 40.32182,36.55139

Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:08

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