History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Iğdır Garrison Martyrdom is the eternal resting place of our heroic Turkish soldiers, police, gendarmerie and customs enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the homeland, border security and internal peace in Iğdır, the easternmost border city of Türkiye, which borders three countries (Armenia, Nakhchivan/Azerbaijan and Iran). The Martyrs' Monument rising within the Asri Cemetery area is the symbol of national loyalty of the border tribes with its marble base and waving red flag. In the narrations told among the people of Iğdır, it is remembered with respect and gratitude that the souls of the Mehmetçiks who were martyred while guarding against the snowy peaks of Mount Ararat await these border lands forever. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located at an altitude of approximately 850 meters in the Asri Mezarlık area, east of Iğdır city center. In the microclimate area of Sürmeli Pit, cypress trees, roses and acacia trees surrounding the martyrs' graves create a peaceful and respectful spiritual atmosphere. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the Martyrs' Cemetery is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to visitors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Moral decorum and silence must be maintained at the Martyrs' Memorial site. Smooth marble paths are completely suitable for wheelchair and stroller passage.•Facilities and Facilities:Martyrdom memorial ceremony platform, flag poles, fountain, seating benches and cemetery mosque are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Karaağaç District, Asri Cemetery Inside Şehitlik Mevkii, Center / Iğdır.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 2.5 km away from Iğdır Governorship and City Square; It can be easily reached by passenger vehicles via the divided asphalt road within the city.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Public minibuses departing from the city center towards Karaağaç and Doğubayazıt stop at the main gate of the cemetery.•Parking Availability:There is free outdoor parking for approximately 40 vehicles at the entrance of the cemetery. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Visitors should stand at the graves of martyrs with decorum; Surahs Fatiha, Yasin and Ihlas should be gifted to the souls of our martyrs who lost their lives on the borders of our country.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:The glorious verses on the tombstones and the martyr's tags should be documented with dignity; Casual selfies should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Mevlit is performed with the participation of the provincial protocol and citizens on 14 November, the Liberation of Iğdır, 18 March, Martyrs' Day and the eve of religious holidays.•Local Spiritual Tradition:During grave visits, halva, Turkish delight and condolence candy are distributed and prayers are sent to the souls of our martyrs.