NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Dergah

Museums of Konya, Konya Museums (1630 words)
	The Mevlana Tomb and Dergah is of Seljuk and Ottoman construction.
	On the west side of the Kulliye of the Mevlana Tomb and Dergah are the Dervish Cells.
	This hall was formerly used for conversations between the sheik of the Dergah and the dervishes.

Project for Public Spaces (PPS) \| Great Park Places: Dergah Park and Mosque Complex (433 words)
	One of the most visited pilgrimage areas of Turkey, the Dergah district is a complex of mosques and gardens centered around the birth cave of the Prophet Abraham and the pool of sacred carp.
	Dergah creates a strong identity for the city and is a huge tourist draw, but more importantly, it enhances the surrounding neighborhoods and serves a valuable role in the everyday lives of residents.
	Like the rest of the city center, Dergah is open to and utilized by people of all sorts Kurds and Turks, locals and visitors, young and old.

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