Joshua's Hill, Sacred hill and burial site in Beykoz, Turkey
The hill rises 201 meters above the Bosphorus strait, featuring a tomb structure, mosque, fountain, cultural center, library, and dining facilities.
During ancient times, the hill contained a Temple of Zeus, which transformed into Hagios Michael church during Byzantine times until an earthquake in 1509.
The elongated tomb structure at the summit marks the believed resting place of Prophet Joshua, drawing numerous visitors during Ramadan for spiritual contemplation.
Visitors can reach Joshua's Hill by taking Bus 15A from Üsküdar to Doğu Kapısı Durağı station, followed by a walk to the summit.
The burial site was discovered by Yahya Efendi, milk brother of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, and contains a mosque built in 1755.
Location: Beykoz
Elevation above the sea: 201 m
GPS coordinates: 41.16255,29.08525
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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