The Mevlevi order, famous for the ritual whirling dance performed by its dervishes, was founded in which modern-day country?

Turkey

The Mevlevi Order was established in the 13th century in Konya, Turkey, following the teachings of the famous Sufi poet Rumi. Their iconic whirling dance, known as the Sama, is a symbolic meditation where practitioners spin to represent the soul's journey toward divine love and truth.