Historical Gündoğdu Tomb

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Gündoğdu Tomb is an outstanding stone architectural masterpiece built in 1344 (Hijri 745) during the Ilkhanid and Eretna Principality period in the name of Ahi Bevvap, son of Gündoğdu, one of the respected Ahi leaders of the period. The building located just south of Hüdavend Hatun Tomb; It is one of the most elegant examples of Anatolian tomb architecture, with its square-planned single-storey body made of yellowish-colored thin-faced trachyte stone and its pyramidal cone. The geometric borders and muqarnas eaves moldings on the crown gate reflect the high aesthetics of Seljuk stonemasonry. According to popular narrative, Ahi Bevvap is a great ahi who guards the city gates and establishes soup kitchens for strangers; It is believed that tradesmen and travelers who visit the tomb will receive abundance in their earnings and prosperity in their homes. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The tomb is located in the Yenice District of Niğde center, within the historical cemetery and mausoleums texture, at an altitude of approximately 1,220 meters above sea level. It is located on a spacious island surrounded by centuries-old mulberry trees and traditional stone Niğde mansions. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees