Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Tomb of Âşık Sümmani
Narman, Erzurum
The modest tomb, in his native village of Samikale, of Âşık Sümmani (1861–1915) of Narman, one of the great masters of the Eastern Anatolian minstrel (âşık) tradition.
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Its story
Âşık Sümmani, whose real name was Hüseyin, was born in 1861 in the village of Samikale in Narman. It is said that after a dream he had in his youth while working as a shepherd, he set out in search of his imaginary beloved, Gülperi; the tale of 'Sümmani and Gülperi' and the folk songs in the Sümmani style named after him made him one of the region's most beloved folk poets. He regarded Âşık Erbabi as his master, and his poetic duels (atışma) with Âşık Şenlik spread by word of mouth in Erzurum and Kars. Love, Sufism and advice are prominent themes in his poems. He died in his native village in 1915 and was buried here, in the tomb that bears his name. It can be visited on the same trip as the Narman Fairy Chimneys.
Key facts
- Period
- Early 20th century
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- North of the Narman district center, Samikale village
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
Location
40.37624, 41.88330
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sümmânî | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131390807