02.11.2026 17:44
The historic village of Tunçkaya in the Kağızman district of Kars draws attention with its unusual structure. Surrounded by historic walls and with only a single entrance gate, the village has become a focal point for nature and history enthusiasts. The village, which stands out with its unique architecture, was last visited by a group of 48 people. Visitors had the opportunity to closely examine the village's historical texture by touring the walled settlement.
Tunçkaya village, which stands out as one of the settlements that are hard to find an equal to, surprises its visitors with the historical walls surrounding it and its single entrance gate. The village in the Kağızman district of Kars has once again become the center of attention with a nature and culture walk recently organized.
IT IS SURROUNDED BY WALLS, WITH ONLY ONE ENTRANCE GATE
Tunçkaya village, located in the Kağızman district of Kars, attracts attention with its settlement layout surrounded by historical walls. The most important feature that distinguishes the village from other settlements is that, in addition to the walls, it has only a single entrance gate. With these features reflecting its historical texture, Tunçkaya stands out as one of the remarkable villages in the region. The walls surrounding the village and the entrance being provided through a single gate are among the most intriguing features of the settlement. The historical structures and ruins that have survived from the past to the present also reveal the village's cultural richness. This settlement surrounded by walls continues to attract the interest of nature and history enthusiasts.
48 PEOPLE SET OUT TO SEE THE HISTORICAL VILLAGE
The remarkable structure of Tunçkaya village once again came to the fore with the nature and culture walk organized. 48 people participated in the event organized by the Kağızman Teachers' House Sports Club. The group, consisting of students, teachers, and nature lovers, came together to see the historical village up close. Participants from the Kağızman district center and surrounding villages started the walk from Ortaköy. The group, advancing accompanied by the region's natural beauties, reached the historical Tunçkaya village at the end of the walk. When they arrived at the village, the participants had the opportunity to see up close the structure surrounded by historical walls and its single entrance gate. The village's unique settlement layout was one of the highlights of the cultural trip.
THEY CLOSELY EXAMINED THE VILLAGE'S HISTORICAL TEXTURE
After the nature walk, visitors who toured the village discovered Tunçkaya's historical and cultural features. The historical structures and ruins in the village were visited, and traces of the region's past were examined. The historical walls, the village's settlement layout, and the surrounding natural beauties offered participants a travel experience that was both cultural and intertwined with nature. In particular, students had the opportunity to get to know the historical values of the region they live in on site.
IT BROUGHT TOGETHER NATURE AND HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS
The visit to Tunçkaya village was not limited to discovering a historical settlement. The event also contributed to strengthening the bonds of solidarity and friendship between students and teachers. Participant Haşim Kaya thanked those who contributed to the organization and everyone who joined the walk. Kaya stated that they plan to continue nature and culture walks on different routes. Tunçkaya village, which attracts attention with its historical walls and single-gate structure, once again demonstrated with the latest visit that it is one of the cultural points in the region worth discovering.