Iğdır is a small yet fertile province situated in Eastern Anatolia, nestled between two notable landmarks. To the northwest, about 180 kilometers (112 miles) away, lies the elevated plateau of Kars province. To the southeast towers the impressive Mount Ararat (Ağrı), the tallest mountain in Turkey, which dominates the province’s skyline.
As narrated in the Bible, once the floodwaters subsided, Noah and his family descended from Mount Ararat and established themselves on the fertile plains of Iğdır. Their descendants then moved southward and westward following the courses of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, thus giving rise to the second generation of humanity. The expansive olive groves in the region are traditionally believed to be where doves brought olive branches back to Noah's ark.
The Harmandöven (or Ejder) Caravanserai, dating back to the 12th century and located about 30 km from Iğdır, was constructed along the historic Batumi-Tabriz silk road. Restoration work has been ongoing since 2010.
In the vicinity of Iğdır, visitors can explore several notable landmarks such as the Urartian rock monuments and the Karakale (Black Castle). The cemetery located in the village of Karakoyun features striking black stone tombstones sourced from Ararat Mountain. These memorials were crafted to honor heroes or young individuals who passed away in the surrounding area.
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