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Melik Mehmed Gazi Türbesi is the tomb of Melik Mehmed Gazi, ruler of the Danişmentids. It is one of the surviving examples of Danişmentid architecture in Kayseri and dates to the first half of the 12th century. It is known that Melik Mehmed Gazi, the third ruler of the Danişmentids, died on 6 January 1143 and was buried in the tomb within the complex he commissioned. The tomb reflects characteristics of both Danişmentid and early Seljuk tomb architecture. Melik Mehmed Gazi Türbesi (Kayseri Munic

The Melik Gazi Türbesi, located in Melikgazi Village of the Pınarbaşı district in Kayseri, is an excellent example of early Anatolian Turkish-Islamic architecture. It is believed to have been built during the Danişmend period and is attributed to Emir Gazi, known locally as Melik Gazi. Where Is It Located? The türbe is approximately 18 km east of Kayseri, in the Pınarbaşı district, rising on the slope of a hill. Due to its prominent position, it is one of the most striking structures in the vill