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Tomb of Seyyid Bilal
Merkez, Sinop
A tomb, one of the city's old places of pilgrimage, where according to tradition Seyyid Bilal, who was martyred in Sinop in the early 8th century, is buried.
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Its story
According to accounts, Seyyid Bilal set out in the Umayyad period to take part in the siege of Constantinople, took refuge in Sinop harbor because of a storm, and lost his life in a clash that broke out here. A 'severed head' legend is told locally, according to which he walked carrying his head under his arm. Ibn Battuta, who came to Sinop in the 14th century, also mentions the grave of Seyyid Bilal at the foot of Boztepe. The tomb is in an old cemetery area in the east of the city and still receives visitors today. Because legendary accounts and historical information are intertwined, details about the person vary from source to source.
Key facts
- Period
- 8th century according to tradition
- Admission
- Free
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
Location
42.02537, 35.16194
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seyyid_%C4%B0brahim_Bilal | https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/sinop | https://sinop.ktb.gov.tr/TR-398992/en-cok-ziyaret-edilen-yerler.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=42.025368&mlon=35.161938#map=17/42.025368/35.161938