General Information

Also Known As

Sheikh Karas shrine, Şêx Keras shrine, Mazar Şêx Keras, Sheikh Keras

Type

Mezar

Nahiya (Subdistrict)

Cindires

Village or Nearby Villages

Dêrbelûtê

Şêx Keras is a tomb shrine of Dêrbelûtê in the Cindires sub-district. The well-known Mazar Şêx Keras lies south of the village, which sits on the southern bank of the Efrîn river about one kilometer from the Turkish border.¹

Map and Location

Coordinates: 36.328292, 36.686013

Source: https://akmckeever.substack.com/

Bibliography

TirejAfrin. "Dêrbelûtê." https://www.tirejafrin.com/site/kura%20afrin%20Cindires%20-%20derbelute.htm.

References

TirejAfrin, "Dêrbelûtê," https://www.tirejafrin.com/site/kura%20afrin%20Cindires%20-%20derbelute.htm. Quote (English translation): "It is a medium sized village located on the southern bank of the Efrîn river and is approximately 1km away from the Turkish border. The well known Mazar Şêx Keras is located to its south." ↩