Destination
Mansur Baba Türbesi
This zaviye in Harput, in the neighborhood formerly known as Cami-i Kebir Mahallesi, is today popularly known as “Mansur Baba Türbesi”. A waqf deed from the 16th century exists, and in those dates its annual income was 8980 akçe.
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- Faith heritage
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
This zaviye in Harput, in the neighborhood formerly known as Cami-i Kebir Mahallesi, is today popularly known as “Mansur Baba Tomb.” There is an extant waqf deed belonging to the 16th century, and in those dates its annual income was 8980 akçe. According to tradition, following a dream seen by a woman named Şahende, an excavation carried out in the presence of Beyzade efendi, one of Harput’s spiritual elders, revealed a large sarcophagus, and it was seen that inside there were the graves of one man, one woman, and two children.” When the man’s grave was opened, an uncorrupted body was encountered, and the situation was reported by telegram to the Meşihat (Şeyhülislamlık), and upon the reply received, a tomb was built and, “with reference to the gravestone,” the tomb was given the name Mansur Baba. According to some sources, it is stated that the graves in the tomb may belong to the Artuklu Dynasty. Restored and opened to visitors again, the Mansur Baba tomb has an octagonal plan, and its interior preserves its original form. The upper covering system was built later. It is a monumental two-story structure.
Source: Elazığ Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Elazığ Address: Harput Mahallesi Elâzığ Merkez/Elazığ
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Mansur Baba Türbesi sits within Elazığ merkez, Elazığ. The toroti catalogue holds 33 described stops across Elazığ, 26 of them in Elazığ merkez.
The nearest stop is Harput Ulu Cami, 10 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Mansur Baba Türbesi?
- This zaviye in Harput, in the neighborhood formerly known as Cami-i Kebir Mahallesi, is today popularly known as “Mansur Baba Türbesi”. A waqf deed from the 16th century exists, and in those dates its annual income was 8980 akçe.
- Where is Mansur Baba Türbesi?
- Mansur Baba Türbesi is in Elazığ merkez, Elazığ.
- How long does it take to visit Mansur Baba Türbesi?
- The suggested visit time for Mansur Baba Türbesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Mansur Baba Türbesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Mansur Baba Türbesi; the closest are Harput Ulu Cami, Cimşit Bey Hamamı, Esadiye (Arslanlı) Camii.