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Tomb / Shrine

Kılıçdede Mosque and Tomb

Who rests here

Martyr · Samsun

A dervish-warrior traditionally said to have been martyred in the region during the Seljuk conquests after the 1071 Battle of Manzikert; his grave predates the mosque later built on the site. Lacking a dated inscription, parts of his identity remain legendary.

Full biography of Kılıç Dede →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)

How to get there

Located in: Samsun

Coordinates: 41.27980, 36.34890

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Permanent ID: EA-Y-000500 · this address reaches the same record even if its name changes; use it when citing.