Özet:

In this study, the historical gravestones found at Sheikh Nusrettin Tomb’s graveyard in Sheikh Nusrettin/Tekke Village of Zile district of Tokat province which is one of the important cities of the Central Black Sea Region, are discussed. The study was evaluated as a whole by giving brief information about the Zile district, Sheikh Nusrettin, and the building complex that shaped over time. The graveyard is located in the east direction of Sheikh Nusrettin Tomb. Eight graves examples of historical value have been identified in and around this area. Based on the inscriptions on the headstones, it is understood that the earliest dated grave was Hijri Calendar 777 (A. D. November-December 1375) and the lastest dated Hijri Calendar 1268 (A. D. 1851-1852). A total of 8 examples of gravestones between the 14th century and the 19th century have been studied and evaluated in all aspects. It has been determined that these samples exhibit elements parallel to the characteristics of their periods in terms of material, form, inscription, and decoration, and their place in their periods has been tried to be emphasized. The graves and gravestones, which are quite worn out, are recorded within this study and it is aimed to transfer them to future generations.