Kurban Nasuh Baba Tomb

According to reports, Nasuh Baba worked with Mimar Sinan in the construction of the Valide Atik Complex. During the construction of a mosque, he was accused of using more materials than he had been authorized to take from the complex, which led to a decision for his execution. However, it was later revealed that the accusations were baseless, and he became known as “Kurban Nasuh Baba” (Nasuh Baba the Sacrificed).

Construction Year: 1856

Ordered by: Unknown

Architect: Unknown

Prominent Features:

Kurban Nasuh Baba is buried in the mihrab of the Kurban Nasuh Baba Mosque. As the mosque was later used as a tekke, the sheikhs of the tekke were also buried beside him.
The tomb has a square plan, and its roof was covered with lead during the last restoration.
In addition to the large window facing the street, there are two windows facing the mosque courtyard.
The structure has no inscription anywhere. Its door is located at the back, and to the right on a platform are the graves of Hacı Mehmet Hulusi Efendi and İbrahim Edhem Surûrî Efendi. In front of the windows facing the courtyard, also on a platform, lies the grave of Kurban Nasuh.
The tomb was restored in 1974 by Dr. Sabahaddin Tonguç Bey, during which all four sides were covered with ashlar.
Inside the tomb, there are three sarcophagi: one belongs to Sheikh Mehmet Nuri Efendi; the second to Sheikh Tevfik Efendi; and the third to Hediye Sultan Hanım, daughter of Sheikh Nuri Efendi, also known as Hidayetullah.
On the walls of the tomb, there used to be various skewers and needles specific to the Rufa’i order. These were removed during the last restoration.
The tomb was built in late 1856, after the death of Sheikh Nuri Efendi.