History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Sarı Saltuk Tomb is a historical mausoleum built in Bor district in the name of His Excellency Sarı Saltuk, the great Turkmen dervish and veteran-seer who played a leading role in the Islamization and Turkification of Anatolia and the Balkans and is considered the close contemporary and caliph of Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli. Dating back to the 13th century, the building bears the classical Seljuk tomb architecture with a square plan and dome. As described in the Saltuknâme epic, before his death, Sarı Saltuk had 12 separate coffins prepared to prevent his enemies from damaging his grave, and he willed these coffins to be buried in different towns. The tomb in Bor, as one of these 12 sacred places, is a spiritual hearth where people have taken refuge with the deepest love for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The tomb is located in Bor district center, within the borders of the historical Orta District, at an altitude of approximately 1,110 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by centuries-old plane and walnut trees, traditional stone Bor houses and a peaceful garden. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the tomb is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open for visits and prayers 7 days a week, from morning prayer time to night prayer (05:30 - 21:30).•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The garden entrance is level and wheelchair accessible. When entering the tomb, shoes must be removed and the rules of etiquette must be observed.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a recreation garden, ablution room, fountain and information sign. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Orta Mahalle, Sarı Saltuk Caddesi, 51700 Bor/Niğde.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It can be easily reached in 5 minutes on foot from Bor district center, and in 12 minutes via a double-lane asphalt road, which is 14 km away from Niğde city center.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): It can be reached by getting off at Bor center and walking 300 meters with Niğde-Bor municipal buses and minibuses, which depart every 10 minutes in front of Niğde Bus Terminal and Old Government House.•Parking Availability:There are free car parking areas around the tomb. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should stand with dignity in the presence of the sarcophagus of Gazi-dervish Sarı Saltuk, and recite Fatiha and Yasin to the souls of the heroes of the Anatolian and Rumelian conquests.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The Seljuk stone architecture of the tomb and the sarcophagus cover can be photographed in silence.•Local Spiritual Tradition:On Hıdırellez days and Thursday evenings, prayers of thanksgiving are said, lokma is poured and ashura is distributed in the courtyard of the tomb.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:After the visit, the registered Bor söğürması and fresh sheep yoghurt should be tasted in the historical Bor Bazaar.