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Haji Bektash Veli Complex
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Haji Bektash Veli Complex
Haji Bektash Veli complex is an Alevi Cultural Monument of the Republic of Turkey, located in Hacıbektaş, Nevshehir province. It was built in the 13th century as a Teqe (Zawiya) of the Sufi saint Haji Bektash Veli. After his death, his mausoleum was built in the place.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Nevşehir Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 13th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Haci Bektas Veli Complex
Date of Submission: 2012
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