About The Tombstones of Ahlat the Urartian and Ottoman citadel
The Tombstones of Ahlat is the world's largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery in the Middle Ages, located in the Ahlat district of Bitlis in Turkey. The cemetery is an open-air museum today.
Dating from the thirteenth century, the tombs cover a large area and previously contained Christian cemeteries, which have been entirely destroyed. They display the influence of Armenian Christian cross-stones (khachkars).
Ahlat is a district center in Bitlis Province at the Lake Van shore. The tombstones are in and around the citadel of Ahlat at about 38°45′N 42°30′E.
The most important tombstones are in the cemeteries known as Harabe şehir cemetery, Taht'ı Suleyman cemetery, Kırklar cemetery, Kale cemetery, Merkez cemetery and Meydanlık cemetery. Among these, only the Kale cemetery has Ottoman tombs .
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Location and Access
The Tombstones of Ahlat the Urartian and Ottoman citadel is located in Ahlat district, Bitlis. Coordinates are 38.74252, 42.45776. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Bitlis.
Places to Visit Near The Tombstones of Ahlat the Urartian and Ottoman citadel
Religious Sites
Great Mosque of Ahlat
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Harabeşehir Mosque
Historical Places
Emir Bayındır Bridge
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Emir Bayındır Tomb
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Emir Bayandur Mosque
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Emir Bayındır Mosque
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Usta Şagirt Kümbeti
Historical Places in Bitlis
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Kef Castle
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Bitlis
- District Ahlat
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 38.74252, 42.45776
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