türbe

thumb|The türbe of Gazi Husrev-beg (1480–1541) at the [[Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina]] thumb|Earlier and more eastern examples have straight-sided roofs rather than domes, a Persian style. Divriği, [[Sivas Province, in central eastern Turkey, 13th century.]] thumb|The Grand Vizier's türbes in the heart of Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina thumb|Momine Khatun Mausoleum in Nakhchivan (city)|Nakhchivan (1186–1187) Türbe refers to a Muslim mausoleum, tomb or grave often in the Turkish-speaking areas and for the mausolea of Ottoman sultans, nobles and notables. A typical türbe is located in the grounds of a mosque or complex, often endowed by the deceased. However, some are more closely integrated into surrounding buildings.

Many are relatively small buildings, often domed and hexagonal or octagonal in shape, containing a single chamber. More minor türbes are usually kept closed although the interior can be sometimes be glimpsed through metal grilles over the windows or door. The exterior is typically masonry, perhaps with tiled decoration over the doorway, but the interior often contains large areas of painted tilework, which may be of the highest quality.