Piri Sami Türbesi

The tomb of Pir-i Sami Hz. Türbesi, located in the center of Erzincan, is a türbe from the Ottoman period and one of the region’s most significant spiritual and historical sites.

Piri Sami Türbesi (Kültür Envanteri)

• Type: Türbe
• Culture: Ottoman
• Century: 19th century
• Region: Erzincan Center, Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye
• Status: Open to visitors / accessible
• Location: Situated near the center of Erzincan and well known among local visitors

The person known as Pir-i Sami Hz. is Muhammed Samî Erzincânî:

• He was born in 1842 in the village of Selüke (Yeşilçay) in Erzincan.
• After receiving his early education from local teachers, he studied at the Fatih Medrese in Istanbul, earned his ijaza, and became a müderris (teacher).
• While serving as a teacher in Hınıs district of Erzurum, he left his official position in 1882 and subsequently began studying under the Nakşî order.
• In 1883, he established the Kırtıloğlu Tekke on the site where his current tomb stands.
• In 1897, during the reign of Sultan II. Abdülhamid, he was hosted at the imperial palace in Istanbul and later completed the Hajj pilgrimage.
• After returning from Hajj, he continued his spiritual guidance activities in Erzincan and trained thousands of students.
• He passed away in 1912, and his tomb was built at this location.

• The tomb contains the grave of Pir-i Sami Hz. and is recognized as part of Ottoman cultural heritage.
• Adjacent to the tomb are related structures, including a small mosque and a spiritual visitation area.

The site has gained particular importance in terms of devotional tourism; local authorities have undertaken efforts to organize the area for visitor access.

Piri Sami Türbesi (Kültür Envanteri)

• The Erzincan Municipality and local associations have carried out projects such as the construction of the Pir-i Sami Hz. Türbesi Camii and the landscaping of its surroundings.
• The site attracts large numbers of visitors, especially on Fridays, and is included in devotional tourism routes.