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title: Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb
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  disambiguation: Visit the Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb in Kayseri, Turkey.  A significant Sufi shrine & architectural gem.
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    - Seyyid Burhaneddin
    - Seljuk Architecture
    - Tomb
    - Mevlânâ
    - Kayseri
author: Meltem Saraç
created_at: 2025-08-16T18:28:16.784815+03:00
updated_at: 2025-09-05T11:13:21.763078+03:00
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# Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb

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*Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Year of Construction | 1892–1894 |
| Causer | Kayseri Mutasarrıf Mehmet Nazım Pasha, with the support of Ankara Governor Abidin Pasha |
| Architecture(s) | Seljuk style,cut stone,Square plan |
| Location | Kayseri,Türkiye |

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The Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb was built over the grave of the Sufi scholar [Seyyid Burhâneddin Hüseyin Muhakkık-ı Tirmizî](/en/detay/seyyid-burhaneddin-2/llms.txt), who was the teacher of [Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmî](/en/detay/mevlana-celaleddin-i-rumi-2/llms.txt). The tomb is located in the city center of [Kayseri](/en/detay/kayseri-3/llms.txt), on Talas Street, within the [Seyyid Burhaneddin Cemetery](/en/detay/seyyid-burhaneddin-turbesi-09c02/llms.txt). Today, it is one of the most frequently visited tombs in Kayseri.

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*Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb (Türkiye Culture Portal)*

### **History**

Seyyid Burhaneddin closely guided Mevlânâ’s education in the early 13th century and spent the last nine years of his life in Kayseri. He passed away in 1244. For a long time, no tomb was built over his grave. The current tomb was constructed in 1892 with the support of Ankara Governor Abidin Pasha and the initiative of Kayseri Mutasarrıf Mehmet Nazım Pasha.

### **Architectural Features**

The tomb has a square plan and is built of cut stone. It is covered by a large dome, while the areas outside the dome are supported by vaults. Although constructed in the 19th century, the tomb’s architecture reflects the Seljuk architectural style. Above the entrance, an Ottoman inscription calls visitors to spiritual attention and respect.

### **Interior and Sarcophagus**

Beneath the main dome is Seyyid Burhaneddin’s sarcophagus, shaped like a half-cylinder. At the head of the sarcophagus is the poetic work *Âyîne-i Seyyid-i Sırdân*, written by Kayseri’s Mevlevi sheikh [Ahmed Remzi Dede](/en/detay/akyurek-ahmed-remzi/llms.txt), which provides insights into Seyyid Burhaneddin’s spiritual personality.

### **Other Graves and Structures**

The tomb also houses the grave of Seyyid Zeynelabidin, believed to be a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, who died in Kayseri in 1414. To the left of the entrance are gravestones of important Mevlevi figures, including:

- Kayseri Mevlevi Sheikh Süleyman Turâbi (1835)
- His son Hacı Remzi Efendi (1865)
- Ahmed Remzi Dede’s son Süleyman Ataullah (1904)
- Ahmed Remzi Dede (1944)

Directly south of the tomb, and adjacent to it, is the Emir Erdoğmuş Tomb. Over time, caretaker rooms were also added around the tomb.

### **Administration and Visiting**

Since 1981, the tomb has been managed by the [Kayseri Museum](/en/detay/kayseri-90663/llms.txt) Directorate. Due to its historical and religious significance, the Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb attracts numerous local and international visitors.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality. “Seyid Burhanettin Cemetery and Tomb.” Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://www.kayseri.bel.tr/kesfet-listeleme/seyid-burhanettin-mezarligi-ve-turbesiKayseri Governorship. “Seyyid Burhaneddin Tomb.” Republic of Türkiye, Kayseri Governorship. Accessed August 16, 2025. http://www.kayseri.gov.tr/seyyid-burhaneddin-turbesiCulture Portal. “Seyit Burhaneddin Tomb.” Türkiye Culture Portal. Accessed August 16, 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/kayseri/gezilecekyer/seyit-burhaneddin-turbesi