The Demir Baba Tekke sanctuary in the Deli Orman area (Razgrad district/ NE Bulgaria) houses the mausoleum of a 16th century Bektashi dervish. The Bektashi are a heterodox dervish order that shares essential beliefs with the Alevis, who mainly visit this sanctuary. It is no coincidence that a picture of Ali (son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad), who is revered by Shiites, Alevis and Bektashi alike, is in the centre.
(April 2004)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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Grinding part of the post mill near the village of Velinci (NE-Bulgaria) with corn for grinding.
(April 2004)
(Foto: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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Post mill near the village of Velinci (NE-Bulgaria). With the beam seen in front, the mill is turned according to the wind.
(April 2004)
(Foto scanned from slide: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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A post mill (Bockwindmühle) near the village of Velinci (Deli Orman area/ NE Bulgaria).
(April 2004)
(Foto scanned from slide: © Rüdiger Benninghaus)
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