Destination
Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi
Again, according to the existing belief, Prophet Elyesa', who wanted to visit Prophet Eyyup, reaches the village where He is after a difficult journey lasting many years. However, he does not know this. Satan, disguised as a human, appears before him and says that Hz. Eyyub is much farther away. Old and tired, with no strength left to walk, Prophet Elyesa' falls into despair and prays to Allah, asking Him to take his soul.
Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi and 2 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:30 minutes
According to the current belief, Prophet Elyesa', who wanted to visit Prophet Eyyup, reaches the village where He is after a difficult journey lasting many years. However, he does not know this. Satan, disguised as a human, appears before him and says that Hz. Eyyub is much farther away. Old and tired, with no strength left to walk, Prophet Elyesa' falls into despair and prays to Allah to take his soul. Thereupon, he dies right there and is buried in the village. Located 500 m. southwest of the tomb of Prophet Eyyup and in a rather ruined condition, the tomb of Prophet Elyesa' was rebuilt by the Governorship of Şanlıurfa.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi sits within Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 4 of them in Viranşehir.
The nearest stop is Eyyup Peygamber Türbesi, 370 m to the northeast. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Sanliurfa – Mardin route passes 15 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi?
- Again, according to the existing belief, Prophet Elyesa', who wanted to visit Prophet Eyyup, reaches the village where He is after a difficult journey lasting many years. However, he does not know this. Satan, disguised as a human, appears before him and says that Hz. Eyyub is much farther away. Old and tired, with no strength left to walk, Prophet Elyesa' falls into despair and prays to Allah, asking Him to take his soul.
- Where is Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi?
- Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi is in Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi?
- The suggested visit time for Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi; the closest are Eyyup Peygamber Türbesi, Gologoç Harabeleri.
- Is Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Elyasa Peygamber Türbesi lies 15 km from the Sanliurfa – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.