A stone's throw away from the Cifte Minareli Madrasah is one of the most interesting sights of Erzurum - the Uç Kümbetler mausoleum complex, consisting of three monumental tombs and a small park around them. The largest mausoleum is believed to belong to Emir Saltuk and dates back to the end of the 12th century. Presumably the other tombs with conical roofs were built in the 14th century. There are different opinions about what was the small square building next to the mausoleums. Most scholars believe it was a mosque. The three tombs were renovated in 1956 by the Ministry of Public Education.
The Turbe of Emir Saltuk is made of cut stone. On a one-storey octagonal base stands a low rounded drum topped with a dome. The walls of the tomb are decorated with reliefs of animals: one can see bulls, snakes, bats and eagles. One image shows a human head between the horns of a bull. The cornice of the north-facing portal is decorated with geometric and floral patterns. Inside there is a staircase that leads to an underground tomb where the ashes of the emir rest.
To the southeast of the Saltuk Turbe stands another mausoleum built of grey stone. At the top of the structure are three small windows. Another window is located at door level.
A third tomb is located 4 metres from the second mausoleum. It is constructed of local stone. Inside the tomb there is an originally decorated mihrab.
The beauty of the three mausoleums was once noted by Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, who had a chance to visit Erzurum.
