Dede Korkut Tomb

The Dede Korkut Tomb around Masat is an important site associated in folk tradition with Korkut Ata and symbolizing Bayburt’s connection to Dede Korkut culture. With its circular ashlar-stone body, it forms a simple yet powerful cultural focal point within the rural landscape.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Dede Korkut Tomb?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01Monument associated with the Dede Korkut/Korkut Ata tradition

02Circular ashlar-stone tomb architecture

03Strong connection to Bayburt’s oral cultural heritage

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereReachable by road from Bayburt city center toward the Masat/Yıldırım area.

◎Route TypeFaith and Cultural Tourism · Tomb

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LocationAround Masat (Yıldırım) / Bayburt

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Dede Korkut Tomb with Bayburt Castle / Baksı Museum in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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