Things to Do in Korkut: 4 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Korkut

• 2 Religious
• 2 Nature

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

• Battle of Manzikert Site — The plain where the battle was fought on 26 August 1071, in which Sultan Alparslan defeated the Byzantine emperor Romanos IV Diogenes; it has been laid out as a historical national park with monuments and memorial areas.
• Malazgirt Castle (Manzikert) — The medieval castle and wall remains surrounding the centre of the Malazgirt district.
• Muş Grand Mosque — A historic mosque in the city centre, west of the Alaeddin Bey and Hacı Şeref mosques; it has no inscription and is thought to have been built on top of an older structure.
• Muş Plain — One of the broadest plains in Eastern Anatolia, irrigated by the Murat River; in spring it is ringed by the areas where the Muş tulip blooms.
• Haçlı (Kazan) Lake — A dammed lake formed by the Kızkopan volcano, south of Bulanık; it lies at an altitude of 1,583 metres, covers about 27 km² and is home to wetland birds.
• Arak Monastery Ruins — The ruins of an Armenian monastery, believed to have been founded in the 4th century, in the village of Kepenek in the central district; the monastery was largely demolished in 1960.

Practical Information for Visiting Korkut

Suggested time

1 day

Best time to visit

Summer (June–September)

Places to visit

4 places

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  Korkut Köftesi (bulgur and meatballs)

  Prepared by kneading fine bulgur and minced meat and boiling the mixture. Served with a yoghurt and butter sauce.

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  Tandır Çorbası (lamb, chickpea and wheat soup)

  A soup prepared by slow-cooking lamb, chickpeas and wheat in a tandır oven. It is the best-loved dish of the winter months.

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  Lor Peynirli Börek

  A pastry prepared with fresh lor cheese and local herbs, cooked on a griddle or in the oven and served.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Korkut

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  Plateau Culture

  The tradition of migrating to the plateaus in summer continues in the mountain villages of Korkut. Plateau festivals, traditional games and community solidarity are living examples of this culture.

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  Traditional Livestock Farming

  Small livestock farming in Korkut is a tradition that has continued for centuries. Herds of sheep and goats graze on the plateaus, and milk, cheese and wool are produced by traditional methods.

Local Products

• Korkut Balı — Flower honey gathered from the high plateaus of the district, known for its natural and organic character.
• Korkut Yün Ürünleri — Hand-knitted products such as socks, gloves and scarves made from sheep's wool. They are traditional clothing items worn in the winter months.

Economy

The economy of Korkut is based on livestock farming and agriculture. Small and large livestock farming are the main sources of livelihood for the district's population. Wheat and barley are grown. Beekeeping is also one of the growing sectors.

How to Get to Korkut

It is 45 km from Muş. Muş Airport is 53 km away. Regular minibus services run from Muş.

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Other Districts of Muş

• Muş Central District 8 places Muş Plain, Muş Castle and Alaeddin Paşa Mosque
• Bulanık 7 places Haçlı Lake, Murat River and Bulanık Castle
• Hasköy 4 places Hasköy Castle, Murat River Valley and Hasköy Historic Stone Bridge
• Malazgirt 7 places Malazgirt Victory Monument, Malazgirt Castle and Malazgirt Battle Historical National Park
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