Tomb of Suleyman Shah
Monument Turkish mausoleum in Syria; symbolic Ottoman tomb
The Tomb of Suleyman Shah is an Ottoman‑era mausoleum in northern Aleppo Governorate traditionally maintained by Turkey; it has been a site of pilgrimage and political symbolism, though access has been restricted in recent years.
The Tomb of Suleyman Shah is a mausoleum traditionally associated with Suleyman Shah, who is remembered in Ottoman tradition as an ancestor of Osman I. The site is located on the banks of the Euphrates River in Syria’s Aleppo Governorate and has been maintained under special arrangements by Turkish authorities.
The mausoleum itself is a small funerary structure and associated shrine rather than a large monument, and it became symbolically important because of its historical association with early Ottoman genealogy and subsequent diplomatic arrangements.
Historically the tomb was maintained by Turkish custodianship under 20th-century agreements between states. In the 1970s the tomb was moved from its original riverside location because of construction of the Tabqa Dam and the resulting reservoir, Lake Assad.
The site sits along the Euphrates in northern Syria’s Aleppo Governorate, in an area of riverine and agricultural landscape that has been subject to changing control and restricted access in recent decades.
- Restricted access: Access and control of the site have been politically sensitive; visits are generally restricted and the site has been subject to agreements between Turkey and Syrian authorities.
Best Time to Visit Tomb of Suleyman Shah #
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for visiting the tomb and surrounding area.
Weather & Climate near Tomb of Suleyman Shah #
Tomb of Suleyman Shah's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 40°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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