Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered that a cave once inhabited by Huseyin Gazi, the father of famed Turkish epic hero Battal Gazi, be opened to tourists.
The Huseyin Gazi Cave, located in the military area of Ankara’s Mamak district, is set to open its doors to the public after years of being off-limits.
Those interested in visiting the cave can expect a glimpse into the life of one of Turkey’s most famous historical figures. The cave is also said to offer breathtaking views of the Ankara skyline.
Hüseyin Gazi Cave is a short drive from the city of Denizli in southwestern Turkey.
The cave is named after a hermit who is said to have lived there in the late 19th century.
The entrance to the cave is through a small hole in the ground, which opens into a large chamber.
From the chamber, there are several tunnels and rooms to explore. The cave is filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and several other rock formations.
Hüseyin Gazi Cave is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Denizli area.
The cave is open to the public all year round, and several tour operators offer tours.
The cave is also famous for rock climbers, offering several challenging routes.
Hüseyin Gazi, the father of the quasi-historical epic hero Battal Gazi, is an important figure for the Alevi community. The cave where he lived for a while is located in a military area and is not open to the public.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered the opening of a cave that is near Hüseyin Gazi Tomb and Hüseyin Gazi Mountain.
Hüseyin Gazi lived in the cave for a while, according to Ayyıldız. “People who visit the tomb also want to see the cave as a water stream flows through it for eight months a year. However, it is not allowed because it is located in a military area.”
“I demanded from the president that this place be removed from the status of a military zone and be allocated to us,” Ayyıldız said that the cave is essential for faith tourism because the Alevi community has respect for Hüseyin Gazi.
The president spoke with Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu and Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy about this issue. He gave them instructions to start work on it.
This is fantastic news for the Alevi community and tourists interested in religious sites.
Source: Ankara Haber
