Tag:tomb=turbe
 tomb = turbe
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| An Islamic tomb structure or a kind of mausoleum. |
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turbe (türbe) is an external free-standing building constructed in a style using Islamic (Ottoman, Persian, etc.) architectural elements as a monument enclosing the interment space or burial chamber of a deceased sultans, nobles and notables (individual or group). A turbe can be open with a columns supporting a roof or enclosed space, big or small buildings, usually domed. A typical turbe is located in the grounds of a mosque or religious architectural complex or ensemble, often endowed by the deceased. Some turbes are more closely integrated into surrounding building(s).
How to map
Map the outline 
of the turbe or place a node 
in the middle of the turbe or where the grave within a turbe is.
Add historic=tomb + tomb=turbe and name=* if posible.
Tags used in combination
Tags used in combo:
To add additional details, use a description=* tag.
Possibly also useful:
- inscription=* is a standard tag for recording text written on an object
- historic:civilization=* - the culture which has built the grave
- historic=archaeological_site
- historic=cemetery - to map a historic cemetery
Gallery
Open turbe, domed with a columns.
Open turbe of the Bosnian Princess Katarina, squared roof with a columns.
Enclosed turbe, domed.
Enclosed turbe, hexagonal with coned roof
Enclosed turbe, coned
Enclosed turbe, domed with a columns.
Open turbe, domed with a columns.
Open turbe, domed with a columns.
Graves with Muslim tombstones called nishan under the domed turbe with columns
Modern style turbe
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These are just a few examples of great variety of architectural style and elements included in design and construction of turbes from Islamic Spain to Chine.