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Sitte Melik Kümbet
Divriği, Sivas
An octagonal kümbet built in 1196 for the Mengujekid Emir Seyfeddin Şehinşah, which took the name Sitte Melik after his wife was also buried there.
Its story
The kümbet was built in 592 AH (1196) for the Mengujekid Emir Seyfeddin Şehinşah. After his wife was also buried here, it came to be popularly known as the 'Sitte Melik' or 'Sitti Melik' kümbet. With its octagonal cut-stone body and surfaces with geometric decoration, it is one of the finest examples of Mengujekid kümbet architecture. Divriği also has the Kamereddin Kümbet, dated to the same year, and other kümbets from later periods. It can easily be seen on the walk between the Ulu Mosque and the castle.
Key facts
- Plan
- Octagonal
- Built
- 1196
- Admission
- Free (from outside)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.37367, 38.11912
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/divrigi | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135582397