Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Zortul (Kara Yusuf) Kümbet
Erciş, Van
A 15th-century kümbet on the old Erciş–Patnos road, thought possibly to belong to the Karakoyunlu ruler Kara Yusuf, with decoration featuring animal figures.
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Its story
The kümbet, rising in the middle of a large plot near the village of Zortul at km 6 of the old Erciş–Patnos highway, has no inscription. Because of its position overlooking Erciş, the animal figures it bears, considered symbols of sovereignty, and its similarity to the Kadem Paşa Hatun Kümbet dated 1458, it is accepted as a 15th-century Karakoyunlu-period work; as recent research suggests it may belong to the Karakoyunlu ruler Kara Yusuf, it is also referred to in the literature as the Kara Yusuf Kümbet. The twelve-sided body, resting on a square base, is connected to the body by chamfered corners and covered with a twelve-sided pyramidal cap; inside, the body is circular and the covering is a dome. A comprehensive excavation of the site has been requested for the Foundations repair project.
Key facts
- Period
- 15th century (Karakoyunlu)
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Old Erciş–Patnos road, km 6
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.06810, 43.28815
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://van.ktb.gov.tr/TR-445612/zortul-kumbeti.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erciş | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135582830