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Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi

Who is Abuzer Gaffari? He is said to have been one of the Companions. It is narrated that he was martyred by enemies while fighting in Adıyaman and was buried here. Where is Abuzer Gaffari Tomb? Abuzer Gaffari Tomb is in Ziyaret Village, approximately 5 kilometers from the center of Adıyaman. It is one of Adıyaman’s best-known pilgrimage sites. It is narrated that the tomb was commissioned by IV. Murat on his return from the Baghdad campaign.

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Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Who is Abuzer Gaffari?

It is said that he was one of the Companions. It is narrated that he was martyred by enemies while fighting in Adıyaman and was buried here.

Where is Abuzer Gaffari Tomb?

Abuzer Gaffari Tomb is in Ziyaret Village, approximately 5 kilometers from the center of Adıyaman. It is one of Adıyaman’s best-known pilgrimage sites. It is narrated that the tomb was commissioned by IV. Murat on his return from the Baghdad campaign.

Ziyaret Stream: With the distinct vitality and beauty added by the water mills, the abundance of its green areas, the excellence of its service units, and the pilgrimage cemetery, it is quite a popular place. At weddings and circumcisions, people come to this tomb accompanied by a convoy; the bride and groom or the child to be circumcised and their relatives recite a Fatiha at the head of the sarcophagus, pray, and then return.

Source: Adıyaman Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism

Places to Visit in Adıyaman Address: Adıyaman / Center

Last updated: 23 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi sits within Adıyaman merkez, Adıyaman. The toroti catalogue holds 45 described stops across Adıyaman, 22 of them in Adıyaman merkez.

The nearest stop is Perre Antik Kenti, 2.8 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi?
Who is Abuzer Gaffari? He is said to have been one of the Companions. It is narrated that he was martyred by enemies while fighting in Adıyaman and was buried here. Where is Abuzer Gaffari Tomb? Abuzer Gaffari Tomb is in Ziyaret Village, approximately 5 kilometers from the center of Adıyaman. It is one of Adıyaman’s best-known pilgrimage sites. It is narrated that the tomb was commissioned by IV. Murat on his return from the Baghdad campaign.
Where is Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi?
Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi is in Adıyaman merkez, Adıyaman.
How long does it take to visit Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi?
The suggested visit time for Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Abuzer Gaffari Türbesi; the closest are Perre Antik Kenti, İzollu Baba Türbesi, Adıyaman Müzesi.