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Şeyh Mutahhar Camii

It is one of the most important monumental works of the Akkoyunlular. It was built on the plot where Şeyh Mutahhar’s tomb is located. Among the public it is known as Şeyh Matar Camii, but in the sources its name is also mentioned as Kasım Bey Camii or Kasım Padişah Camii.

Sur, Diyarbakır

Şeyh Mutahhar Camii and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

It is one of the most important monumental works of the Akkoyunlu. It was built on the plot where the tomb of Şeyh Mutahhar is located. It is known among the public as Şeyh Matar Camii, but in sources its name is also mentioned as Kasım Bey Camii or Kasım Padişah Camii.

At a glance

Type
mosque
Built / founded
1500
Commissioned by
Aq Qoyunlu
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Şeyh Mutahhar Camii sits within Sur, Diyarbakır. The toroti catalogue holds 35 described stops across Diyarbakır, 20 of them in Sur.

The nearest stop is Mesudiye Medresesi, 240 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Diyarbakir – Mardin route passes 1.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Mesudiye Medresesi240 m to the northwestHasan Paşa Hanı240 m to the northDiyarbakir Ulu Cami240 m to the northwestDiyarbakir Arkeoloji Müzesi270 m to the northwestZiya Gökalp Müzesi320 m to the westCahit Sitki Taranci Müzesi320 m to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Diyarbakir – Mardin1.8 km

Frequently asked

What is Şeyh Mutahhar Camii?
It is one of the most important monumental works of the Akkoyunlular. It was built on the plot where Şeyh Mutahhar’s tomb is located. Among the public it is known as Şeyh Matar Camii, but in the sources its name is also mentioned as Kasım Bey Camii or Kasım Padişah Camii.
Where is Şeyh Mutahhar Camii?
Şeyh Mutahhar Camii is in Sur, Diyarbakır.
How long does it take to visit Şeyh Mutahhar Camii?
The suggested visit time for Şeyh Mutahhar Camii is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Şeyh Mutahhar Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şeyh Mutahhar Camii; the closest are Mesudiye Medresesi, Hasan Paşa Hanı, Diyarbakir Ulu Cami.
Is Şeyh Mutahhar Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Şeyh Mutahhar Camii lies 1.8 km from the Diyarbakir – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.