Destination
Dede Korkut Kümbeti
The tomb, known among the local people as the “Ali Baba” or “Korkut Ata” Tomb, is located in Yıldırım (Masat) Village of the Central District and is said to have been built in the mid-9th century; it is circular in shape. It was built by placing cut stones of different sizes on top of one another in various ways. The tomb was restored in 1994; however, it has completely lost its original state and character.
Dede Korkut Kümbeti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Dede Korkut Kümbeti sits within Bayburt merkez, Bayburt. The toroti catalogue holds 14 described stops across Bayburt, 13 of them in Bayburt merkez.
The nearest stop is Çimağil Mağarası, 5.1 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Dede Korkut Kümbeti?
- The tomb, known among the local people as the “Ali Baba” or “Korkut Ata” Tomb, is located in Yıldırım (Masat) Village of the Central District and is said to have been built in the mid-9th century; it is circular in shape. It was built by placing cut stones of different sizes on top of one another in various ways. The tomb was restored in 1994; however, it has completely lost its original state and character.
- Where is Dede Korkut Kümbeti?
- Dede Korkut Kümbeti is in Bayburt merkez, Bayburt.
- How long does it take to visit Dede Korkut Kümbeti?
- The suggested visit time for Dede Korkut Kümbeti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Dede Korkut Kümbeti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Dede Korkut Kümbeti; the closest are Çimağil Mağarası, Şehit Osman Türbeleri, Baksi Müzesi.