History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Ömerli Pınarcık Martyrdom was built to keep alive the cherished memory of 30 civilian citizens, from newborn babies to women and the elderly, and our heroic security guards, who were martyred in the treacherous terrorist attack targeting the unity and integrity of the country on June 20, 1987. This monumental cemetery, which is a symbol of civilian sacrifice and national resistance in Türkiye's fight against terrorism, is one of the most respected and sad spiritual visiting points of the region with its marble base on which the Turkish flag flies. A deep belief in loyalty has been kept alive among the people for generations that the spirit of innocent martyrs and guards continues to guard the homeland in the mountains. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The Martyrdom is located on a spacious slope surrounded by oak and almond trees, at an altitude of approximately 1,050 meters above sea level, in the east of the Mardin Threshold plateau. The hard limestones and windy steppe air of the rural Mesopotamian geography give the area a solemn tranquility. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the Martyrs' Cemetery is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to public visits and prayers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules, Security and Stroller/Disabled Access: The cemetery area is equipped with paved roads and is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Respect and dignity should be observed between graves.•Facilities and Facilities:Martyrdom monument base, marble inscriptions, fountain, rest benches and open parking lot are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Pınarcık Mahallesi, 47700 Ömerli/Mardin.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is 14 km from Ömerli district center and 38 km from Mardin city centre. It can be easily reached by all passenger vehicles by following the asphalt road from the Mardin-Midyat highway to the Ömerli junction.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): You can reach the martyrs' cemetery directly with Pınarcık village minibuses departing from Ömerli district center or choose a taxi.•Parking Availability:There is free parking at the entrance of the Martyrs' Cemetery. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should stand with respect at the graves of our innocent martyrs and heroic village guards, recite Fatiha and Yasin-i Sharif and donate them to their beloved souls.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Martyrs' monuments and inscriptions can be documented in a respectful and dignified manner; Selfies should not be taken disrespectfully.•Important Commemoration Days:Every year, on June 20, Pınarcık Martyrs' Memorial Day, mawlid and official commemoration ceremonies are held with the participation of the provincial protocol, relatives of the martyrs and citizens.•Local Spiritual Tradition:Visitors leave myrtle branches on the graves and halva and rosewater are offered for charity in the area.