History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Karakoyunlu Martyrs' Monument and Park was erected in memory of the local national detachment heroes and our homeland martyrs who bravely resisted to protect the Karakoyunlu plain, their women and children against the atrocities committed in the region after World War I in 1919-1920. The resistance shown by these heroes, who held the borders until the Turkish army reached the region, played a decisive role in saving Iğdır from enemy occupation. It is said with gratitude among the local people that the Karakoyunlu plain was watered with the blood of the martyrs and that thanks to their courage, these fertile lands remained the eternal Turkish homeland. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in the Karakoyunlu district center, at an altitude of approximately 845 meters, on the side of the Iğdır-Nakhichevan highway. Fruit gardens, pine trees and green parkland surround it. The majestic conical silhouette of Mount Ararat is visible from the front. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the monument and park area is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): Open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Moral respect must be shown at the Martyrs' memorial site. Thanks to its smooth parquet walkways, it is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible.•Facilities and Facilities:Martyrs' monument base, ceremony area, benches, fountain and district center facilities are available in the immediate vicinity. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Ergenekon District, On Nakhchivan Street, Karakoyunlu / Iğdır.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is 14 km away from Iğdır city center; Iğdır-Dilucu border gate is on the dual divided state highway; It can be reached comfortably by passenger vehicles.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Karakoyunlu and Aral minibuses depart from Iğdır center every 15 minutes and stop in front of the monument park.•Parking Availability:There is a large and free car parking area around the park. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visitation and Prayer Etiquette: Visitors should stand with dignity in front of the monument plinth; Fatiha and prayers should be sent to the souls of our ancestors who were martyred in the defense of Karakoyunlu.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The inscriptions and Turkish flag reliefs on the martyrs' monument should be photographed respectfully; Casual attitudes should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Ceremonies are held with the participation of the district protocol and schools on 14 November, the Liberation of Iğdır, and 18 March, Martyrs' Day.•Local Spiritual Tradition:On commemoration days, halva and tea are offered to visitors and prayers are asked for the holy souls of our martyrs.