24.09.2025 12:01
The mysterious air and foul smell emanating from underground in the Demirli hamlet, which is part of the Akbulut village in Hakkari, is causing concern. The water and mud, believed to be healing for people, seem to be deadly for animals.
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This mysterious valley, located at the 30th kilometer of the Hakkâri-Van highway, draws attention with both its geological structure and the sulfurous water that is claimed to have healing properties.
Siyabent Bozkurt, a student from the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Hakkâri University, stated that everyone passing through the highway has been disturbed by the bad smell for years, but they have now learned the source of this odor, saying, "For years, we complained about the smell that permeated the vehicle while passing by this valley. It turns out that this smell is emitted from the air coming from underground and sulfur. The air comes out with pressure in places, and sounds can be heard. It's really frightening."
CLAIM OF BENEFIT TO HUMAN HEALTH
While it is claimed that the sulfurous water and mud in the valley have positive effects on people, it has been observed that many birds drinking the same water have died. It is reported that especially birds like partridges and hawks die after drinking this water.
BIRDS DRINKING THE WATER DIE
Bozkurt stated, "Hundreds of birds have died after drinking this water when they were dehydrated. However, people come here to take mud baths, and especially those with skin ailments say they find healing," and emphasized that authorities need to intervene in the region urgently.
Bozkurt expressed that they want both the situation posing a danger to animals to be investigated and the water, which is thought to be healing, to be evaluated, saying, "The pressurized air coming from underground and the bad smell also raise questions about earthquake risks. A geological study needs to be conducted by experts."
THE LOCAL PEOPLE WANT TO TURN IT INTO HEALTH TOURISM
The local people demand that this natural resource be controlled and turned into a thermal facility, and that the region be integrated into health tourism. It is stated that such an investment would both increase employment and evaluate Hakkâri's tourism potential.
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