Georgios Tsigaras Source: C.E.T.I. © Region of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace

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Location: The tekke is located in the neighbourhood kirklar (forty), next to the muslim cemetery of Genisea.

The Monument: The tekke belongs to a private residence and it is dedicated to the memory of one of the Forty Saints (Gazis). E. Zegkinis claims that, according to the tombstone inscription as well as to the founding inscription of the tekke, the monument stands for the tomb of Kaikousouz Baba, and that Seich Penti erected the building complex of the tekke in 1265/1848.
It is a low stone-made building that, according to a walled inscription lying on the lintel of the entrance in the main hall, was founded in 1265 Hijra or 1848. The tekke consists of the antechamber, where vessels are stored for the preparation of kurbani along with other worship items, and the main hall, where the tomb of the saint is found with the votive offerings. The built tomb of the saint is covered with green textiles and many votive offerings of the faithful, like small water crocks, candlesticks, candles and several brooms. There is a noteworthy double-axe with a piersed inscription reading Allah that was found on the tekke’s wall. A tomb is found in the courtyard with a tombstone inscription recording the year of 1792.
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