Sheikh Keramettin Mausoleum in Boztekke Village, Giresun, is a free-to-visit religious site housing four symbolic stone sarcophagi, registered as a protected monument in 1990.
This mausoleum stands to the east of Boztekke Village cemetery and was registered by the Trabzon Cultural Heritage Protection Regional Board on 23.07.1990. It is said to belong to a scholar named Sheikh Keramettin, believed to have come from Horasan. The structure is not actually standalone; it is part of a waqf consisting of a mosque, well, kitchen, and mill. It has no inscription, but a genealogical chart can be seen to the right of the entrance door.
Built with square plan and dressed stone, the mausoleum was plastered and painted over time, both inside and out. The floor and ceiling are entirely wooden. Entry is from the east through a rectangular arched doorway. Inside, in an inverted L-shaped raised area, four symbolic stone sarcophagi stand. The second one near the entrance is said to belong to Sheikh Keramettin, while the others are believed to belong to his disciples. The villagers recount that two of these sarcophagi once had turbans on top.
The mausoleum was completely demolished and rebuilt as reinforced concrete approximately 15 years ago, meaning the building you see today is not original. In its cemetery lie the graves of Cinoğlu Süleyman Ağa, who died in 1765, and his son Mehmet Ağa, who died the same year. In the cemetery of the adjacent mosque is the grave of Haji Süleyman Ağa, who died in 1885.
Guide's Note
Best Time to Visit
Since the mausoleum is located in an open area within the village, road conditions can be challenging in winter months. The period from late spring through autumn is more comfortable both for road access and visiting the surroundings. Since there are no fixed opening and closing times, visiting during daylight hours is most practical.
How to Get to Boztekke Village?
Boztekke Village can be reached quickly from Giresun city center by private vehicle. Village roads are suitable for vehicle access, and the mausoleum is located just east of the village cemetery, easy to find. Since public transportation options are limited, traveling by your own vehicle or taxi is practical.
Connection with Giresun Center
Boztekke Village is located close to Giresun city center. After visiting other stops in the city center, a half-day excursion can include a visit here. The village is a quiet settlement and is suitable for taking walks besides visiting the mausoleum.
How Much Time Should You Allocate?
The mausoleum itself is a small and simple structure; visiting its interior and the gravestones in the cemetery takes 15-30 minutes. It can be considered as part of a day-long visit planned with other stops in Giresun center.
Things to Know Before Your Visit
The building you see today is not original: the mausoleum was completely demolished and rebuilt as reinforced concrete approximately 15 years ago. In other words, you will encounter a new building rather than preserved historical texture; it is useful to set expectations accordingly. Since it has no inscription, information is primarily based on oral tradition and local accounts.
History and Structure of the Mausoleum
Sheikh Keramettin is believed to have come from Horasan. It is thought that after his death, the local people built this mausoleum in his memory. The structure was established as part of a waqf consisting of a mosque, well, kitchen, and mill - meaning it was not just a burial structure, but a complex serving the social life of the region. Inside, in an inverted L-shaped raised area, four symbolic stone sarcophagi are located, with the second one said to belong to Sheikh Keramettin.
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