Seyyid Kalender Veli Tomb & Social Complex (14th Century)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore The tomb and complex of Seyyid Kalender Veli, one of the great saints of Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli and the Ahi school, who came to Anatolia from Khorasan in the 14th century and guided the Çubuk basin, is a center of deep spiritual peace rising in Sele Village. Hz. (Seyyid) Kalender Veli, a descendant of Ali and our Prophet; With the lodges and zawiyas he established, he fed travelers and strangers for centuries and planted seeds of tolerance, love and brotherhood in Çubuk Plain. According to the legend, the armies passing through the region during the 1402 Ankara War showed respect to the Seyyid Kalender Veli lodge and did not touch the lodge. The tomb and its grave have been the gateway to prayer for those who want to open their hearts and get rid of spiritual troubles for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The social complex is located on the green slopes of Sele Village, at an altitude of 1,150 meters. It is surrounded by centuries-old grand oak, juniper and mulberry trees and has an atmosphere of deep silence and otherworldly peace. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees