History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Muş Garrison Martyrdom and Monument was built to keep alive the cherished memory of the heroic members of the Turkish Armed Forces and our police forces who sacrificed their lives in the Caucasian Front of World War I, in the Eastern Operation of the War of Independence and for the indivisible integrity of the homeland. The graves and name inscriptions of our soldiers who reached the level of martyrdom in the Muş Plain and the surrounding mountains, one of the key crossroads of Eastern Anatolia, are preserved with dignity here. Among the local people, the belief that the spirit of the sons of the country who were martyred in the liberation of Muş from Russian occupation protects the city and the plain like a spiritual shield is remembered with respect. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The Martyrdom is located in the city center of Muş, on the Atatürk Boulevard route, at an altitude of approximately 1,320 meters above sea level. Surrounded by grand pines, acacias and seasonal flower beds that are resistant to the harsh continental climate of Eastern Anatolia, the area constitutes a quiet, green and deep island of spiritual tranquility in the heart of the city. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the martyrs' cemetery and monument area 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 Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The cemetery area is arranged with paved roads and disabled ramps and is suitable for wheelchair and stroller access. Respect and dignity should be observed between graves.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a memorial column, marble martyr inscriptions, fountain, seating benches and lighting. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:On Atatürk Boulevard, Inner City Entrance, 49100 Merkez/Muş.•Road Conditions and Vehicle Availability: It is located at a central point very close to Muş Governorship and Intercity Bus Terminal. It can be easily reached by all passenger vehicles via the completely asphalt urban main boulevard.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Muş Municipality public buses and central minibus lines (Terminal - Bazaar route) pass from the stop right in front of the monument.•Parking Availability:There are free parking spaces at the entrance of the Martyrs' Cemetery and along the boulevard. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should stand at the graves with respect, facing the qibla, and the Surahs of Fatiha and Ihlas should be donated to the souls of all our martyrs who died in defense of the country.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Martyr's monument and crescent and star inscriptions can be photographed in a dignified and respectful style; Disrespectful selfies should be avoided.•Important Commemoration Days:Official commemoration ceremonies are held on 18 March Martyrs' Memorial Day, 30 April Liberation of Muş from Enemy Occupation and 15 July Democracy Day.•Local Spiritual Tradition:On Fridays and holy nights, the martyrs' cemetery is visited and mawlid candy and halva are distributed.