01.12.2025 15:15
The gravestones in Karakoyunlu and the cemetery where the Haydar Baba Tomb is located in the Erciş district of Van have been damaged by treasure hunters. While the treasure seekers dug up the graves and broke the stones in search of gold, a local resident stated, "This situation has saddened us greatly. We ask the authorities to take the necessary measures for this historical cemetery."
The historic cemetery in the Haydarbey neighborhood of Erciş district has become a target for treasure hunters. The cemetery, which includes the tomb of Haydar Baba, known to be one of the followers of Ahmet Yesevi, has been vandalized by treasure hunters. The treasure hunters dug up the historic graves and broke the tombstones. Visitors to the historic cemetery expressed their sadness at the sight they encountered.
"THEY DUG UP THE HISTORIC GRAVE IN SEARCH OF GOLD"
İlyas İşler, a resident of the neighborhood, expressed his sadness over the destruction of the historic cemetery, stating, "The 600-year-old cemetery next to the tomb of Haydar Baba, known to be one of the followers of Ahmet Yesevi, has been ruthlessly plundered by treasure hunters. The treasure hunters dug up the graves and broke the stones in search of gold. These are our historical values.
"HUMAN BONES HAVE BEEN UNEARTHED"
In the Haydar Baba Cemetery, which dates back to the 14th century and is located in Erciş, there are graves with witness stones and sarcophagi. Unfortunately, this cultural heritage has been plundered by treasure hunters, and human bones have been unearthed. This situation has saddened us greatly. We request the authorities to take the necessary measures for this historic cemetery," he said.