Kilis

Museums & History

Sheikh Muhammed Bedevi Tomb

Sheikh Muhammed Bedevi Tomb is a historic religious site on elevated ground south of Kalleş Hill, west of central Kilis. Attributed to a figure also known as Sheikh Muhammed Arabi or Rıttali, the tomb is believed to date to the second half of the 14th century. The traveller Evliya Çelebi also mentions the person associated with this burial place. The square-plan structure features four arches and a pointed dome. Inside stands a wooden cenotaph covered with green cloth, without an inscription identifying its occupant. A significant stop on Kilis’s religious heritage routes, the tomb offers insight into the city’s spiritual history and local traditions of devotional visits.

Museums & History

Tekke (Canbolat) Mosque

Tekke Mosque stands in the Tekke neighbourhood near Cumhuriyet Square in central Kilis. Commissioned in 1553 by Canbolat Bey, the governor of Kilis, it forms the central building of the Canbolat Pasha complex. Also known as Canbolad or Canboladoğlu Mosque, it is a notable example of Ottoman architecture in the city. A large dome measuring 14.40 metres in diameter covers the square prayer hall, complemented by a five-arched entrance portico and a spacious courtyard. The coloured marble mihrab and minbar feature intricate floral and geometric decoration. Tiles above the windows and decorative stonework on the minaret add further architectural interest. Tekke Mosque is a significant stop for visitors exploring historic mosques and cultural heritage in Kilis.

📍 Tekke Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Meydanı yakınları, Merkez/Kilis, Türkiye.