Surprising sight in Erzurum: Everyone who hears is coming to see it.

09.10.2025 12:48

In the Arıtaş neighborhood of the Oltu district in Erzurum, a massive mulberry tree, estimated to be around 300 years old, has cracks in its trunk that resemble a person sitting on the ground with their head bowed. This natural formation attracts the attention of both the local residents and visitors.

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In the Arıtaş neighborhood of the Oltu district in Erzurum, a massive mulberry tree, estimated to be around 300 years old, has been observed to have cracks in its trunk that resemble a person sitting down and bowing their head. This natural formation attracts the attention of both local residents and nature enthusiasts visiting the area.

"WE ARE SURPRISED EVERY TIME WE LOOK"

The neighborhood headman, Halil Bektaş, stated that the tree has a very old history, saying, "This mulberry tree is about 300 years old. Over time, the cracks in its trunk have taken on a really striking shape. At first glance, it looks like someone has sat inside the tree and bowed their head. As locals, we are also surprised every time we look at it," he said.

INCREASED INTEREST IN THE AREA

Local people and visitors emphasized that interest in the area has increased with the sharing of images on social media; they stressed the need to protect and promote this natural formation. It is stated that if experts or authorities propose protection measures for the tree, the ecotourism potential of Arıtaş could be evaluated.

Here is the image that surprises those who see it;