Başbağlar massacre, Massacre site in Turkey
The Başbağlar massacre is a tragic incident where numerous villagers were killed.
This massacre occurred on July 5, 1993, during the conflict involving the PKK.
Başbağlar's tragedy deeply affected the national consciousness of Turkey.
There is no major tourist infrastructure at the Başbağlar massacre site.
The mass grave and memorial for the victims serve as a somber reminder of the event.
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Location
Part of
Kurdish–Turkish conflict
GPS coordinates
39.24603,38.89244
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:20
