Kesikbaş (Felekeddin, Hacı Arap) Tomb

The tomb located on the Ulus At Pazarı slope is thought to date back to the 14th century. It is unknown which person is in the structure, which was registered as a 1st Degree Monument by the Tomb Protection Board in 1972. It is said to be from the lineage of the twelve imams. There are rumors among the public that the person buried here is Felekeddin Bey, Hacı Arap or Zeynel Abidin. Although the tomb is very close to the Arslanhane Mosque and tomb, it is one of the open tombs with beveled corners and a dome on reused marble columns. It is built on a 5 x 5 square plan. There is a sarcophagus in the middle of the tomb. It is quite impressive with its architectural structure. There is a vaulted tomb chamber under the tomb whose owner is unknown. Well, we said it is not known who is buried here. So where does the name Kesikbaş come from? Kesikbaş, who have an important place among Anatolian myths, are believed to have been martyred in the path of Allah and despite this, they are great people who can fight with their heads separated from their bodies.

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