Kadriye: Archaeological Traces and Hayrabolu’s History

Kadriye’s archaeological features in Hayrabolu District include hills and tumulus tombs. Hayrabolu adds historic buildings and a regional dessert to this local point of interest. The area therefore offers a range of themes for planning your trip: archaeological traces in Kadriye, and architectural history and food culture in Hayrabolu District.

Archaeological Traces in Kadriye

Kadriye has hills and tumulus tombs. A 2011 survey lists one hill and 13 tumulus tombs collectively for the villages of Karahöyük, Delibedir, and Kadriye. It names Bayramşah, Dambaslar with four, Kabahöyük with six, and Hacılı Köyü with two tumulus tombs, as well as Kabahöyük Hill. The figures apply to all three villages together and provide an archaeological context for these places.

An archaeological find was also made during excavations at the Tek Höyük tumulus near Hacılı Köyü: the cremation tomb of a Thracian warrior from the Roman period was discovered. Kadriye itself is associated with hills and tumulus tombs; the find near Hacılı Köyü adds to the picture of archaeological themes in the Hayrabolu area.

History and Buildings in Hayrabolu

Hayrabolu is considered one of Thrace’s oldest settlements. The Turks first conquered the town in 1357, but the Roman Empire retook it shortly afterwards. In 1368, Hayrabolu was finally reconquered under Sultan Murad I. Families from various parts of Anatolia were then settled in Hayrabolu and its surroundings, particularly from Kayseri and Sivas. The historic name Chariupolis, also known as Hanri-polis, means “windy city.”

The Çelebi Mehmet Mosque in Hayrabolu’s Hisar district was built by Çelebi Sultan Mehmet in 1419. Its mihrab is made of marble and has been preserved in its original form. Çarşı Camii is also known as Hasib Bey Camii and Kethüdazade Çorumlu Mustafa Bey Camii. Çorumlu Mustafa Bey began construction in 1686; after his death, Mehmet Hasib Bey completed the mosque.

The Sarban-i Ahmet Dergahı is the tomb of Sarban-ı Ahmed. It was built in 1527 by order of Sultan Süleyman and later restored. Ataullah Bey had the Hacılar-Köprüsü built over the Hayrabolu stream on the road to Tekirdağ; it has six arches. The different buildings and their dates of construction provide several concrete reference points for Hayrabolu’s history.

Hayrabolu Tatlısı: A Regional Dessert

Hayrabolu Tatlısı, also called Hayrabol, is a syrup-based regional dessert from Hayrabolu District in Tekirdağ Province. Its main ingredients are semolina and unsalted cheese. It has been made in Hayrabolu since 1972. The dessert was initially called “Kadı Göbeği Tatlısı”; later, the name “Hayrabolu Tatlısı” became established.

It is sold in two forms: baked and dried in packaged form, and topped with syrup. Both its production history and its different forms of sale are therefore part of the region’s culinary profile. When choosing your holiday rental, you can consider which theme interests you more: Kadriye’s archaeological features or Hayrabolu’s architectural history and food culture.

Discover more destinations: Hoşköy Municipality, Orta Mosque, Şarköy, Hayrabolu, Çerkezköy, Yeniçiftlik, Kumbağ, Marmara Ereğlisi.

For the broader travel overview: Tekirdağ.