Zuhurat Baba Tomb
About the Person:
- According to legend, during Mehmed the Conqueror’s siege of Constantinople, the Byzantines attempted to halt the Ottoman advance by poisoning the city’s wells. At a moment when the Ottoman army was suffering from extreme thirst, a dervish suddenly appeared with a water carrier on his back and cups in his hand.
- The soldiers, surprised by his sudden appearance, named him “Zuhurat Baba” (the one who appeared unexpectedly). Shouting “Allah Allah!”, Zuhurat Baba quenched the army’s thirst with a single water carrier. When the battle ended, this blessed man was found fallen in martyrdom.
- It is said that water continued to pour endlessly from his water carrier even after his death, and he was recognized as a friend of God. He was buried at the spot where he fell, and his memory is still honored there.
About the Tomb:
Construction Year: 15th century
Ordered by: Unknown
Architect: Unknown
Prominent Features:
- The tomb of Zuhurat Baba is a modest structure surrounded by green railings, situated in a spacious area among trees.
- It is one of the most visited sacred sites in the city, especially frequented for wishes and prayers.
- Its quiet and serene atmosphere provides spiritual calm to its visitors.
