Destination

Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami

The mosque, located on a hill dominating the district in Tepebaşı (Medrese) Neighborhood of the Çemişgezek district center, is thought to have been built as a madrasa by Emir Taceddin Yelman bin Keykubat bin Halit el-Kürdi during the time of Timur between the Hijri dates 800-809. In its inscription; “Emere-i bi imaret ül medresetü’l mübareketü el Melik-ül Adil Tacüddin Yelman bin Keykubad bin Halid el kürdi fi eyyami Timurhan min Maveraünnehir haledallahu devlet hüma Sene sitte semane.

Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami and 6 places around it

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Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami sits within Çemişgezek, Tunceli. The toroti catalogue holds 48 described stops across Tunceli, 17 of them in Çemişgezek.

The nearest stop is Süleymaniye Camii / Kale Cami, 120 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami?
The mosque, located on a hill dominating the district in Tepebaşı (Medrese) Neighborhood of the Çemişgezek district center, is thought to have been built as a madrasa by Emir Taceddin Yelman bin Keykubat bin Halit el-Kürdi during the time of Timur between the Hijri dates 800-809. In its inscription; “Emere-i bi imaret ül medresetü’l mübareketü el Melik-ül Adil Tacüddin Yelman bin Keykubad bin Halid el kürdi fi eyyami Timurhan min Maveraünnehir haledallahu devlet hüma Sene sitte semane.
Where is Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami?
Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami is in Çemişgezek, Tunceli.
How long does it take to visit Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami?
The suggested visit time for Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yelmaniye Cami / Medrese Cami; the closest are Süleymaniye Camii / Kale Cami, Hamidiye Medresesi, Ulukale Camii.