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 | Tomb of Mevlana Rumi
The major sight in Konya is the tomb of the Mevlana Rumi, founder of the Whirling Dervishes. |
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People drank from this fountain using the metal cup. |
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Women are required to wear head scarves when entering mosques or other buildings of great religious significance. |
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These are sarcophagi of other famous members of the Whirling Dervish order. The size of the hat came to signify rank. |
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Glass Lamp |
|  | Tomb of Mevlana Rumi
There were many beautiful illuminated manuscripts |
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There was a beautiful rose garden. |
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