Things to Do in Hamur: 5 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Hamur

• 2 Historic
• 1 Religious
• 2 Nature

While you are in Hamur, you can also see the highlights of Ağrı province. These places are in other districts.

• İshak Paşa Palace — The palace in Doğubayazıt was begun in 1685 by Çolak Abdi Paşa of the Çıldır Atabeys and completed in 1784, after 99 years, in the time of Küçük İshak Paşa.
• Mount Ağrı — At 5,137 metres, the highest mountain in Türkiye; it is 16 km from Iran and 32 km from Armenia, and about 35 per cent of it lies within Ağrı province.
• Mount Ağrı National Park — A national park of 88,014 hectares declared in 2004; it covers Mount Ağrı (5,137 m) and Little Ağrı (3,898 m), the largest glacier in Türkiye, a meteor crater and the ice cave on Little Ağrı.
• Old Bayazıt Castle and Ruins — The castle at Upper Bayazıt (Yukarı Bayazıt), where Doğubayazıt was first founded, and Urartian tombs lie around it.
• Ahmed-i Hânî Tomb — The tomb of Ahmed-i Hânî, poet and scholar and author of the mesnevi Mem û Zîn, stands close to İshak Paşa Palace and is a popular stop for visitors.
• Durupınar Formation (Noah's Ark) — A ship-shaped limonite formation 164 metres long, at 1,966–2,004 metres, 16 km south-east of Doğubayazıt near the village of Üzengili.

Practical Information for Visiting Hamur

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

June–September

Places to visit

5 places

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  Abdigör Köftesi (boiled beef meatballs)

  The signature flavour of the Ağrı region, Abdigör köftesi is prepared by kneading lean minced beef with special spices and then boiling it. It is served with a sauce of browned butter and tomato paste. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this flavour is a symbol of hospitality.

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  Haşıl (wheat flour dish)

  A traditional Eastern Anatolian dish made by cooking wheat flour with water and salt, served with butter and grape molasses poured over it. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this flavour is a symbol of hospitality.

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  Tandır Ekmeği (clay oven bread)

  Baked in a clay tandoor oven, this traditional bread is an indispensable part of Hamur's village tables. It is eaten with fresh butter and honey.

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  Ayran Aşı (yoghurt and wheat soup)

  Prepared with yoghurt, wheat and mint, ayran aşı is the refreshing flavour of Hamur's summer tables.

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  Çiriş Ketesi (flatbread with çiriş herb)

  Dough is rested and rolled into a thin sheet, a regional çiriş herb is placed inside, and after being cooked on a sac it is eaten with butter.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Hamur

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  Plateau Culture

  The tradition of migrating to the plateaus in the summer months continues in the mountain villages of Hamur. Plateau life, animal husbandry and traditional handicrafts create a rich cultural fabric.

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  Nomadic Livestock Tradition

  Small livestock farming in Hamur is a tradition that has been maintained for centuries. Seasonal migrations with flocks of sheep and goats are an inseparable part of the local culture.

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  Kilim Weaving

  Traditional kilim weaving in Hamur is carried on by women. Kilims woven with local motifs reflect the cultural richness of the region.

Local Products

• Honey — Flower honey collected on the high plateaus of Hamur is the most valuable natural product of the region.
• Dairy Products — In Hamur, where livestock farming is the main livelihood, cheese, yoghurt and butter are produced by traditional methods.
• Wool — Wool production is an important local production line in Hamur, where sheep farming is widespread.

Economy

The economy of Hamur is largely based on livestock farming. Small and large livestock farming is the district's main livelihood. Because of the high elevation, farming is limited and barley and forage crops are grown. Beekeeping is a developing sector. The district is one of the smallest in Türkiye, and the migration of young people is a major problem.

How to Get to Hamur

Hamur is 40 km from Ağrı city centre and is reached by road. There are regular minibus services from Ağrı. The nearest airport is Ağrı Ahmed-i Hani Airport (50 km).

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Other Districts of Ağrı

• Ağrı Central District 7 places Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı), Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) Viewpoints and Ağrı Museum
• Diyadin 8 places Diyadin Hot Springs, Meya Caves and Mount Tendürek
• Doğubayazıt 11 places İshak Paşa Palace, Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı) and Bayazıt Castle (Old Bayazıt)
• Eleşkirt 6 places Eleşkirt Plain, Eleşkirt Castle and Tahir Pass
• Patnos 8 places Patnos Plain, Patnos Castle (Giriktepe) and Aznavurtepe Mound
• Taşlıçay 6 places Taşlıçay Plain, Taşlıçay Creek Valley and South-western Slopes of Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı)
• Tutak 5 places Tutak Castle, Tutak Plain and Murat River Shore