Look closely
Consider details, materials and the relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Alemşah Tomb stands close to the Grand Mosque. It is dated to 1328 and associated with Melikşah’s commemoration of his brother Sultan Şah. The monument shows the continuing influence of Seljuk artistic traditions.
Carved details around the entrance combine geometric, vegetal and figurative decoration. The different inner and outer roof forms are another feature of the tomb’s architecture.
Its setting beside the mosque and near the old market brings worship, remembrance and everyday commerce into the same historic landscape.
Town centre · History & heritageConsider details, materials and the relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Explore at your own pace and include the neighbouring streets or permitted outdoor areas.
Access and opening arrangements can vary. Planning around worship and local life, and leaving historic fabric and wildlife undisturbed, helps make the visit enjoyable for everyone.
Access and opening arrangements can vary. Planning around worship and local life, and leaving historic fabric and wildlife undisturbed, helps make the visit enjoyable for everyone.