FOLLOWING THE LEGENDS: AĞRI
You surely know the legend of Noah's Ark. In the time of Prophet Noah, when humanity deviated from the right path and the order was broken, Hz. It is revealed to Noah to build a ship three hundred feet tall, fifty feet wide and thirty feet high. Two of all living things on earth, one male and one female, are taken aboard the ship. Then, the sky is almost pierced, it rains for forty days and forty nights, storms break out. People who suffered God's wrath perish and only those on board survive. Drifting in the waters for a hundred and fifty days, when the waters begin to recede, the ship sits on the Cudi Hill of the Ağrı mountains. Upon the return of the pigeon he released with an olive branch, which we see as a symbol of peace today, Hz. Noah establishes a village on the slopes of Ağrı mountains. The flood, which is also mentioned in the Gilgamesh epics and Holy books of the Sumerians, and Hz. The traces of Noah's Ark are still sought by many scientists on Mount Ararat.
Agri and its environs, which have many legends such as Noah's Flood, are only among these legends. Of course not only. Ağrı, which has hosted many civilizations from the Urartians to the Persians throughout history and is an important branch of Mesopotamia, is also a piece of heaven with its natural beauties. In Ağrı, where you can easily reach by air; You can stay in Ağrı central hotels with all kinds of comfort as well as in Ağrı hotels consisting of guest houses and pensions. Ağrı hotel prices offer extremely economical options suitable for every budget.
WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT IN AGRI
As we said, Agri is a city of legends. You can start your trip to Ağrı by tracing these legends, especially Noah's Ark.
Mount Ararat; It is a sacred mountain rumored to be home to Noah's Ark and is also mentioned in holy books. Marco Polo also mentions Mount Ararat, which is also known by names such as Ararat, Kuh-i Nuh, Cebel ül Haris in different languages. Today, the place where Noah's Ark is believed to be, is a silhouette in the form of a ship, which is known as Mount Cudi among the people, and is located between Telçeker and Üzengili villages. In addition, within the boundaries of Taşlıçay district and mentioned in the holy books, the Three Churches, Hz. It is an important center of belief where Noah's tomb is also believed to be found.
Again, a part of the legend of Kerem and Aslı, which we all know, takes place in Mount Ararat. In the episode known as The Story of the Monks' Garden, Kerem wanders around after Aslı and finally finds his trail in Bayazıt. In order to meet with Aslı, she accepts the conditions put forward by a monk's wife and has her thirty-two teeth removed. It must be because of the greatness of his love, when he later touches his hand, all his teeth are still in place. Today, the place called Monks' Garden is 7 km from the district center Doğubeyazıt. In another legend, it is mentioned that Büyük Ağrı and Küçük Ağrı Mountains were two peasant girls who could not get along with each other and became mountains because of their curse. According to another legend, the garden of paradise where Adam and Eve were expelled after eating the forbidden apple is located on Mount Ararat.
A must-see in Ağrı. in another place; It is İshak Pasha Palace, which is the favorite of Ağrı. This magnificent structure, which you can see examples of both Ottoman and Seljuk architecture, and which is perhaps the only example of the castle tradition in Europe in Anatolia and completed in 99 years, will never regret that you have come and seen it with its location reminiscent of an eagle's nest and its fabulous appearance.
However; Ahmed-i Hani Tomb located at the upper part of Ishak Pasha Palace; The Doğubeyazıt Castle, thought to have been built during the Urartu period; Diyadin Meya Caves consisting of temples and rooms carved into rocks 3000 years ago; According to Evliya Çelebi, we are sure that you will not be able to return without seeing the Şoşik Castle belonging to Ziyaüddin, son of Sultan Hasan, and the traces of this extraordinary history enriched with legends.
After your history tour, You should also add the world's largest meteor pit after the meteor pit in Alaska, 35 km east of Doğubeyazıt. This meteorite, which fell in 1913, is still buried in the ground. Then, with a lava lake Turkey's highest in terms of the formation of the lake and then if you want you can also see the Fish Lake rafting Murat Water. Do not forget to take advantage of the healing waters of the Diyadin Spas, the most famous of which are Yılanlı, Davut, Tunca and Köprü Thermal Springs.
You can also taste the traditional flavors of the Ağrı region. You can feast yourself perfectly with Abdigör Meatball, Haşıl, Hengel, Murtuga or Ciriş Kettle. Before you leave Ağrı, you can also buy from the famous Ağrı Honey and Cacık Cheese.
DO NOT GO WITHOUT
- Noah's Ark in Mount Ararat, the land of legends; Follow in the footsteps of Kerem and Aslı in the Monk's Garden. Perhaps you will come across gardens of paradise where Adam and Eve were expelled.
- Do not return without seeing 3000-year-old rock houses in the lush nature of Meya Valley.
- Visit the famous İshak Pasha Palace and Doğubeyazıt Castle.
- Add the world's second largest meteor hole to your list of things to see.
- Don't leave without seeing Lake Fish, one of Turkey's highest altitude lakes. If you can, do rafting in Murat Suyu.
- Take a rest in the healing waters of Diyadin Hot Springs.
- Taste the delicious dishes of Ağrı, especially Abdigör Meatballs.
- Do not return without buying the famous Ağrı Honey and local cheeses.
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