Şah Huban Hatun Tomb
About the Person:
- Şah Huban Hatun was one of the consorts of Ottoman Sultan Murad III.
- She held the position of haseki (favored consort) within the imperial palace.
- Known for her charitable works, she established various waqf (endowment) institutions during her lifetime.
- She passed away in the late 16th century and was buried in the tomb built in her name.
- Through the elementary school (sıbyan mektebi) and madrasa she founded, she contributed to the education of youth in her era.
About the Tomb:
Construction Year: Late 16th century
Ordered by: Şah Huban Hatun
Architect: Mimar Sinan
Prominent Features:
- The tomb is located within a courtyard alongside the Şah Huban Hatun Sıbyan Mektebi.
- It is small, modest, octagonal in plan, and covered with a single dome.
- The exterior reflects the refined stonework typical of classical Ottoman tomb architecture.
- Although it now sits below current street level, it remains well-maintained.
- The adjacent madrasa once included two domed classrooms; the student cells have not survived.
- The portico and columns were reconstructed during modern restoration, faithfully replicating the originals.
- Together with its madrasa, Şah Huban Hatun’s tomb forms a quiet but significant historical site in the Fatih district.
