Siltan Berbe'ûş

General Information

Also Known As

Sultan Barb'oush shrine, Siltan Berbe'ûş shrine, Sultan Berbe'ush, Baebrosh, بعبروش

Type

Ziyareta

Nahiya (Subdistrict)

Mabeta

Village or Nearby Villages

Mabeta

Religious Affiliation

Alevi

Siltan Berbe'ûş is an Alevi shrine north of the town of Mabeta in the Mabeta sub-district.1

Map and Location

Coordinates: 36.576649, 36.727974

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Physical & Landscape Features

The shrine stands on an archaeological mound north of Mabeta. The TirejAfrin survey describes it as a traditional building beside an abundant freshwater spring.2

Ritual Practices & Beliefs

It belongs to the Alevi community. Wednesday is its special day, when sacrifices and vows are offered.3

Bibliography

References

  1. TirejAfrin, "Major Shrines in the Efrîn Region," https://www.tirejafrin.com/site/mazarat.htm. Arabic quote: "يقع هذا المزار على تل أثري شمالي بلدة المعبطلي." English translation: "This shrine is located on an archaeological mound north of the town of Mabeta." ↩

  2. TirejAfrin, "Major Shrines." Arabic quote: "والمزار عبارة عن مبنى تقليدي بجانبه نبع ماء غزير." English translation: "The shrine is a traditional building, beside it an abundant water spring." ↩

  3. TirejAfrin, "Major Shrines." Arabic quote: "وهو خاص بأتباع الطائفة العلوية... اليوم الخاص للمزار هو الأربعاء، حيث تقدم فيه الذبائح والنذور." English translation: "It belongs to the followers of the Alawite sect... The special day for the shrine is Wednesday, when sacrifices and vows are offered." ↩