The Mevlana Dervish Lodge's core structure is the shrine of Mevlana, constructed in 1274. Although literature mentions the immediate construction of a lodge next to the shrine after Mevlana's death, it did not survive to the present day. Other structures of the dervish lodge include the Semahane, where Sema rites are performed, a masjid, dedegan cells, a kitchen, and a shadirvan (a water-tank with a fountain), all built in the 16th century. Following the passing of Mevlana, his close friend and personal assistant, Çelebi Husameddin, assumed the role of sheikh for Mevlana's followers. After Çelebi Husameddin's passing, Sultan Veled, Mevlana's eldest son, assumed leadership of the community. During this time, the Mevleviyeh order was organized and its branches were established beyond Konya. The Çelebilik institution was established at the Konya Mevlana Dervish Lodge, and the descendants of Mevlana began managing the dervish lodge as the Postnişin (the Sheikh). Mevleviyeh spread to various cities, including Afyon, Kütahya, Muğla, Istanbul, Tokat, and Erzincan, and eventually throughout the region from the Balkans to the Hicaz Peninsula. Mevlevi dervish lodges were subsequently established in these areas. Following the proclamation of the Republic, the Konya Mevlana Dervish Lodge, along with other Islamic lodges, was closed in 1925 upon Atatürk's request. In 1926, it was reopened to visitors under the name Konya Ancient Monuments (Asar-ı Atika) Museum. It was renamed Mevlana Museum with an arrangement made in 1954.