Aktekke Mosque

Aktekke Mosque, also known as Aktekke Cami, is a significant site located in the heart of Karaman, surrounded by cemeteries on all sides. The mosque complex includes baths, a mausoleum, and space for dervishes. This building forms a peaceful oasis in the midst of the bustling city.

Aktekke Mosque

Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, a renowned Turkish mystic and Sufi, arrived in Karaman with his family in 1222. He married and resided there for seven years before continuing his journey to Konya with his father and family. The mosque, which dates back to 1370, is also known as the Mader-i Mevlâna Mosque, as it houses the tomb of Mümine Hatun, Mevlana's mother. The mosque is located within a public cemetery known as Aktekke cemetery.

Inside the mosque, on the left-hand side, visitors can find 21 stone sarcophagi belonging to Mevlana's mother, elder brother, and other relatives who passed away during their stay in Karaman. This historic mosque is an important cultural and religious site that continues to attract visitors from around the world.