# Turkey's Registered Atlas of Spiritual Heritage, Martyrdoms and Grand Mosques: Historical Deposits, Mausoleums and Spiritual Visiting Etiquette
!Turkey's Registered Atlas of Spiritual Heritage, Martyrdoms and Grand Mosques
Anatolian geography; It is a huge spiritual memory that lives not only with its mountains, valleys and seas, but also with its martyrs buried in every inch of its land, its great temples whose domes have echoed the call to prayer for centuries, and its sages who are the architects of the heart. From the Malazgirt Plain to the Çanakkale Trenches, from the ridges of Dumlupınar to the snowy peaks of Sarıkamış, this homeland; It is the eternal resting place of hundreds of thousands of heroes who sacrificed their lives for independence.
Great mosques in these lands; They are not only places of worship, but also the heart of a city's conquest, justice center and social unity. From the courtyard of the Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, which is considered the 5th Harem-i Şerif of Islam, to the twenty-domed pool fountain of the Bursa Grand Mosque; From the gate of heaven engraved on the stones of Divriği Ulu Mosque to the minarets of Edirne Selimiye rising to the sky, each temple represents the spiritual architecture of our civilization.
However, in today's world where mass tourism has made superficial and historical and spiritual areas become ordinary "selfie backgrounds"; It is a vital necessity to visit these ancient places with a dignity appropriate to their spirit. My Memleketim, an in-depth review of the "Atlas of Spiritual Heritage and Martyrdoms", which covers the registered grand mosques, historical martyrs' cemeteries, Seljuk tombs and saint tombs in 81 provinces of Turkey. has presented it to the service of our nation with its guide of respect and etiquette.
1. Spiritual Deed of Anatolia: Historical Grand Mosques
In Islamic-Turkish urbanism, a settlement's ability to gain a city (town) identity was confirmed by having a "Great Mosque" where Friday prayers were performed and justice was administered:
In 639 AD, Hz. The eastern heart of the Islamic civilization, which was converted from a church to a mosque during the reign of Omar and has Al-Jazari's sundial in its courtyard.
Built by Yıldırım Bayezid as a tribute to the Nicopolis Victory; A spiritual school with its fountain inside and masterpiece panels of calligraphy.
An architectural wonder built during the Mengücek period, with the shadow of a person praying in the afternoon sun appearing on the stone carvings on its door.
The temple rising on Alaeddin Hill in the capital of the Anatolian Seljuk State, where 8 great Seljuk sultans rested in their eternal sleep.
2. The Price of the Homeland: Registered Historical Martyrdoms
Türkiye's geography is crowned with the monuments of our beloved martyrs who fell to the ground for independence:
Çanakkale Historical Area and Martyrs' Monument
The memory of hundreds of thousands of sons of our country lying under the cool winds of the Bosphorus; He lives in Seddülbahir, Conkbayırı, 57th Regiment Martyrdom and Martyrs' Monument. This is not a touristic tour route, but a sacred open-air temple where the epic of a nation's existence is written.Sarıkamış Allahuekber Mountains Martyrdom
The memory of tens of thousands of Mehmetçik who drank the sherbet of martyrdom in the freezing frost without firing a single bullet to defend the homeland in the winter of 1914; It is remembered with awe and sadness in the mountains of Kars and Erzurum.Afyonkarahisar Kocatepe and Dumlupınar Martyrdom
Kocatepe, where the Great Offensive was led and managed, and Dumlupınar Martyrdom, where the Commander-in-Chief Square Battle was won; It is the monument of independence where the Turkish nation was reborn from its ashes.3. Architects of the Heart: Tombs and Seljuk Tombs
The graves of the great Sufis who transformed Anatolia from a barren steppe into a land of tolerance, conversation and brotherhood have been doors of prayer and peace for centuries:
- Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmî (Konya): The Green Dome (Kubbe-i Hadra), which unites humanity with the call of "Come, come, whoever you are".
- Hacı Bektâş-ı Velî (Nevşehir): Dervish lodge that enlightens hearts with the motto of "Even if you get hurt, don't hurt", "Take care of your hand, waist and tongue".
- Yunus Emre (Eskişehir Mihalıççık): The tomb of the great poet who made Turkish the language of love and truth.
- Hacı Bayrâm-ı Velî (Ankara): The place of humility and abundance rising in the heart of the capital, next to the Temple of Augustus.
- Şeyh Edebali (Bilecik): The founding father who laid the spiritual foundation of the Ottoman Empire with the advice "Let the people live so that the state can live".
4. Spiritual Visitation, Reverence and Respect Etiquette Guide
Martyrdoms, historical mosques and mausoleums; These are sacred places that should be entered with a moment of silence and prayer. Unwritten and written rules of etiquette that must be followed in these areas:
Phones should be silenced, laughter, loud talking and worldly discussions should be strictly avoided. Tranquility creates the soul of the place.
When entering the martyrs' cemeteries and tombs, greetings are given, surahs of Fatiha and Ihlas are recited and donations are made to their souls. Do not step on gravestones or jump over graves.
Modest clothing that covers shoulders and legs is preferred when entering mosques and tombs. One should not wear swimsuits or inappropriate clothing in the martyrs' cemeteries.
Photos cannot be taken while laughing or in inappropriate poses at the graves of martyrs. Shooting should be done with dignity for the sole purpose of documenting the historical inscriptions and monument.
After the visit, lokma or halva is offered to the surrounding people in order to receive blessings for the souls of the people of the grave; Fatiha is recited by drinking water from the historical mosque fountains.
5. Important National Days of Remembrance and Spiritual Calendar
On commemoration days when the common conscience of our nation unites, martyrs' cemeteries and shrines are visited in droves:
- 18 March Martyrs' Memorial Day and Çanakkale Victory: Martyr commemoration ceremonies held in the Çanakkale Peninsula with the participation of state officials and hundreds of thousands of citizens.
- 30 August Victory Day: Mawlid prayers and official tributes to the architects of our independence at Kocatepe and Dumlupınar Martyrs' Cemeteries.
- First Week of January - Sarıkamış Martyrs' Commemoration March: Snowy commemoration march with takbirs at 20 degrees below zero, starting from Kızılçubuk village.
- Nights of Kandil and the Month of Ramadan: Iftar and tarawih prayers in Istanbul Eyüp Sultan, Bursa Ulu Mosque and Konya Mevlana Square.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. Our mosques, martyrs' cemeteries and mausoleums open to worship are the common foundation property of our nation and are completely free to the public 24/7.
It is definitely a false heresy. Only prayers are prayed to Allah in tombs and graves, Yasin and Fatiha are recited and donations are made to the souls of the deceased ancestors and parents.
The peninsula is very wide. At least 1 full day should be allocated to visit the martyrs' cemeteries with dignity, from Kilitbahir to Alçıtepe, from Conkbayırı to the Martyrs' Monument.
It is essential not to pass in front of those praying, not to record the faces of the worshipers, not to use flash flashes and not to obstruct the congregation by setting up a tripod.
All the grand mosques in our 81 provinces, officially registered martyrs' cemeteries, graves, full addresses, accurate GPS locations and memorial day calendars are included.
