13.07.2025 22:41
In the Damal district of Ardahan, the silhouette of the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, described as a 'natural miracle,' appeared on the slopes of Karadağ after the rain cleared. Hundreds of citizens who witnessed the moment grabbed their mobile phones to capture the image.
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In the Damal district of Ardahan, the silhouette of Atatürk can be seen every year between June 15 and July 15, especially between 17:55 and 18:10, and it can be observed from the Ata neighborhood.
REAPPEARED WHEN THE WEATHER CLEARED
The silhouette, which has rarely been seen due to cloudy skies for a long time, reappeared today after the sun came out following the rain during the 17th 'Atatürk's Path and Shadow Damal Festivals'.
HUNDREDS FLOODED TO THE AREA, THOSE WHO SAW GRABBED THEIR PHONES
Those who seized the opportunity rushed to the area to see the silhouette of Atatürk on the Karadağ ridges. Hundreds of people immortalized this moment by taking souvenir photos and selfies.
Visitors from all over Turkey who came to Ardahan to see the silhouette of Atatürk reflected on the mountain shared their joy by photographing it and posting on their social media accounts.
Citizens stated that the appearance of Atatürk's silhouette on the Karadağ ridges is a real miracle and expressed their desire for everyone to see this special moment.
HOW DID THE SILHOUETTE APPEAR?
The Atatürk silhouette was first noticed in 1954 by Adıgüzel Kırmızıgül, who was a shepherd in the Yukarı Gündeş village. Photos of the silhouette were taken by journalist Erdoğan Kumru in 1975 and sent to the General Staff. Since 1995, 'Atatürk's Path and Shadow Damal Festivals' have been held every July in the Damal district.
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