Destination
Halime Hatun Kümbeti
It is located on the eastern side of the Selçuklu Cemetery in Gevaş District. According to the inscription above the entrance gate, it was commissioned by Melik İzzeddin in 1335 for his daughter Halime Hatun. Its master is Esed, son of Pehlivan from Ahlat. The two-storey kümbet was built with a square-planned burial chamber, which is reached by stairs descending to its eastern door. It was built with a dodecagonal body on a square base with chamfered corners.
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Suggested visit:20 minutes
It is located on the eastern side of the Selçuklu Cemetery in Gevaş District. According to the inscription above its entrance door, it was commissioned by Melik İzzeddin in 1335 for his daughter Halime Hatun. Its master is Esed, son of Pehlivan from Ahlat. The two-storey kümbet has a square-planned burial chamber, which is reached by stairs descending to its eastern door. It was built with a dodecagonal body on a square base with chamfered corners. Covered above with a pyramidal cone, the kümbet was constructed of finely cut stone. A monumental portal opens onto the northern façade of the body, while windows were opened on the other three sides. The surfaces in between are enlivened by triangular niches. On all façades, decorations consisting of vegetal, geometric and inscriptional motifs were used in bands and in the form of medallions. It was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Halime Hatun Kümbeti sits within Gevaş, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 7 of them in Gevaş.
The nearest stop is Gevaş Selçuklu Mezarliği, 50 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Halime Hatun Kümbeti?
- It is located on the eastern side of the Selçuklu Cemetery in Gevaş District. According to the inscription above the entrance gate, it was commissioned by Melik İzzeddin in 1335 for his daughter Halime Hatun. Its master is Esed, son of Pehlivan from Ahlat. The two-storey kümbet was built with a square-planned burial chamber, which is reached by stairs descending to its eastern door. It was built with a dodecagonal body on a square base with chamfered corners.
- Where is Halime Hatun Kümbeti?
- Halime Hatun Kümbeti is in Gevaş, Van.
- How long does it take to visit Halime Hatun Kümbeti?
- The suggested visit time for Halime Hatun Kümbeti is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Halime Hatun Kümbeti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Halime Hatun Kümbeti; the closest are Gevaş Selçuklu Mezarliği, İzzeddin Şir Camii, İzzettin Şir Cami.