11.07.2024 14:50
The village of Bağarası, located in the Mutki district of Bitlis, is known as the village where the world's longest-living people reside. Zaro Ağa, who passed away at the age of 157, was born and raised in this village and is considered the oldest known person in the world. The village residents do not have any chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart problems. It is said that the secret to Zaro Ağa's long life is garlic, yogurt, and the gezo molasses unique to the Bitlis region.
Many people strive for a long and healthy life. However, those living in Bağarası village, located in Mutki district of Bitlis, do not have such concerns because this place stands out as the world's longest-living village.
16 LEADERS FIT INTO ITS 157-YEAR LIFE
So much so that the world's oldest living person, Zaro Ağa, was born and raised in this village. Zaro Ağa, who passed away at the age of 157, witnessed 10 Ottoman sultans, 5 prime ministers, and 1 president. According to Turkish and foreign sources, Zaro Ağa is the oldest known person in the world. Other residents of Zaro Ağa's village also have centuries-long lifespans.
SCIENTISTS CONDUCTED RESEARCH IN THE VILLAGE
Zaro Ağa, who was invited to many European countries during his lifetime, was asked about the secret of long life. Scientists from Japan and the United States conducted research in Bağarası village.
VILLAGE RESIDENTS ASKED ABOUT THE SECRET OF LONG LIFE
According to a report by Ezgi İzgi from EKOL TV; When the village residents were asked about the secret of long life, they replied, "We don't know if it's because of the food, the air, or the water anymore. We don't know. We call it gilgil weed, it's like wheat but the grains are white. It makes people live longer. I don't use much medication, I eat these herbs," they said.
THEY HAVE NO CHRONIC ILLNESSES
Zaro Ağa's fellow villagers also have long lifespans, almost competing with him. The residents of Bağarası village live much longer than the average. Moreover, the village residents do not have any chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease, and they are incredibly healthy compared to young people.
HE CONSUMED GARLIC, YOGURT, AND MOLASSES
According to his relatives and villagers, Zaro Ağa, who is known as the world's oldest person and lived for at least 157 years, consumed a lot of garlic, yogurt, and gezo molasses, which is unique to the Bitlis region. Another secret of long life is expressed as bread and soup made from gilgil wheat.