Destination
Uzun Hasan Türbesi
At the entrance of the district, in Tekya Mevkii, it is an octagonal-plan structure built on a massive rock. The two-storey tomb, made of cut stone, is covered inside and outside with a pyramidal roof. Although it is popularly believed to belong to the Akkoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan, according to the information written in the inscription of the tomb, it is understood that the tomb was actually commissioned in 1572 for Şah Bey, son of Behlülbey, and his two sons.
Uzun Hasan Türbesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:20 minutes
At the entrance of the district, in Tekya Mevkii, it is an octagonal-planned structure built on a massive rock. The two-storey tomb, made of cut stone, is covered inside and outside with a pyramidal roof. Although it is popularly believed to belong to the Akkoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan, according to the information written in the inscription of the tomb, it is understood that the tomb was actually commissioned in 1572 for Şah Bey, son of Behlülbey, and his two sons. During the reign of the Ottoman ruler Yavuz Sultan Selim, the fact that the bones of this person, who was one of the Çemişgezek Beys, were long caused him to be referred to among the people as Uzun Hasan. The tomb is two-storey and has a burial chamber on the lower floor. It is a distinguished structure reflecting the Seljuk architectural style.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Uzun Hasan Türbesi sits within Çemişgezek, Tunceli. The toroti catalogue holds 48 described stops across Tunceli, 17 of them in Çemişgezek.
The nearest stop is Hamam-ı Atik (Eski Hamam), 120 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Uzun Hasan Türbesi?
- At the entrance of the district, in Tekya Mevkii, it is an octagonal-plan structure built on a massive rock. The two-storey tomb, made of cut stone, is covered inside and outside with a pyramidal roof. Although it is popularly believed to belong to the Akkoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan, according to the information written in the inscription of the tomb, it is understood that the tomb was actually commissioned in 1572 for Şah Bey, son of Behlülbey, and his two sons.
- Where is Uzun Hasan Türbesi?
- Uzun Hasan Türbesi is in Çemişgezek, Tunceli.
- How long does it take to visit Uzun Hasan Türbesi?
- The suggested visit time for Uzun Hasan Türbesi is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Uzun Hasan Türbesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Uzun Hasan Türbesi; the closest are Hamam-ı Atik (Eski Hamam), Yeniköy Höyüğü, İn Delikleri / Derviş Hücreleri.