04.11.2026 16:31
In Ardahan, feral horses released into nature with the arrival of autumn were filmed descending into the city center and grazing right next to luxury residences.
In Ardahan, one of the most important agriculture and animal husbandry centers of Eastern Anatolia, wild horses and stray animal herds released into nature with the autumn months have descended as far as the city center. Stray animals and wild horses that have made their home right next to the luxury residences in the city center reveal the striking contrast between modern urbanization and rural life.
RURAL REALITY AMID CONCRETE URBANIZATION
While animals roaming freely on avenues and streets sometimes cause disruptions in traffic, they also created colorful scenes around luxury gated communities within the city. Citizens who encountered wild horses wandering in groups on the avenues alongside street dogs could not hide their astonishment, and those moments were recorded with mobile phone cameras. Herds of animals trying to feed right next to million-lira modern residences once again revealed the city's structure tied to its essence.
"YOU CANNOT DESTROY THIS UNIQUE VIEW"
A citizen who witnessed this scene, stating that the situation was in keeping with the city's nature and identity, said: "Ardahan is a land of agriculture and animal husbandry. No matter how many luxury residences you fill this city with, you cannot destroy this unique view. Today, right next to 5-6 million-lira luxury residences, you can see those wild horses, the true owners of nature. The intertwining of modernization and rural culture in this way is one of the most authentic aspects of Ardahan."
DANGER IN TRAFFIC
The animals, which add a nostalgic color to the city's aesthetics and life intertwined with nature, on the other hand continue to pose a danger to drivers on highways. While authorities call for caution for both driver safety and the protection of animals, the wild horses that have settled in Ardahan's streets are expected to stay in areas around the city until winter conditions become harsher.