Demir Baba Teke

The heptagonal mausoleum contains a 3.74-meter brick and wood sarcophagus, with an 11-meter hemispherical dome constructed from local sandstone blocks.

Built during the 16th century, the structure stands on an ancient Thracian sacred site that dates back to the 4th century BC.

The mausoleum holds regular ceremonies where visitors perform traditional rituals, including washing at the spring and tying cloths to tree branches.

The site functions as part of the Sboryanovo archaeological reserve, offering guided tours and featuring an exhibition about Alevi history.

Three stone holes in the mausoleum wall form part of a traditional blindfolded ritual where participants attempt to point at specific spots.

Location: Sveshtari

Location: Isperih

Location: Razgrad

Part of: 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria, Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve

Website: https://museumisperih.com/objects/%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80-%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%B0-%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B5

GPS coordinates: 43.73939,26.75361

Latest update: May 11, 2025 21:22