Kırklar Mountain Mosque, located at an altitude of 3 thousand 100 meters on the Trabzon-Bayburt border, was reduced to ashes in the fire that broke out this evening. The mosque is known by locals as “the meeting place of the forties”.
A fire broke out this evening for unknown reasons at the Kırklar Mountain Mosque, which is considered a spiritual center on the Trabzon-Bayburt border. While the historic mosque, mainly made of wood, was engulfed in flames, the fire could not be interfered with by the wind. An investigation into the fire has been launched.
Kırklar Mountain, which has been considered a spiritual center by locals for centuries, is known in the region as “the meeting place of the forties”.
Kırklar Mountain, which has become a frequent destination for many people in recent years, stands out for both religious tourism and nature tourism. This area is also on the itinerary of domestic and foreign climbers with challenging routes.
