The natural phenomenon that formed at the foothills of the Karadağ Mountains in the Damal district of Ardahan and resembles the silhouette of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk has begun to be observed this year as well. With the recent rainy weather giving way to sunny weather, visitors from surrounding cities and districts flocked to the observation terrace at certain hours to immortalize this unique moment. The silhouette will be visible until the end of July.
Nature's Rare Gift: Its Formation Process and Discovery
The silhouette of Ataturk, formed by the shadow of the hill next to it at the foot of the Karadag Mountains, is particularly striking. From June to the end of July, on cloudless days Between 17.50-18.10 can be observed clearly.
This natural event was first In 1954, it was noticed by Adıgüzel Kırmızıgül, a shepherd in Yukarı Gündeş village. The silhouette is heard throughout Türkiye, Erdoğan Kumru sending the photograph he took in 1975 to the General Staff From that date on, the Atatürk silhouette in Damal became a national symbol.
“Damal Festivals in the Footsteps and Shadow of Ataturk”
The formation of the Atatürk silhouette has been held every year in July or June since 1995. “Damal Festivals in the Footsteps and Shadow of Ataturk” These festivities are met with great interest in Damal, with the participation of both the local people and visitors from all over Türkiye. While the festivities commemorate this miracle of nature, they also reinforce the spirit of national unity and solidarity.
This year, with the emergence of the silhouette, many people are eagerly waiting to go to Damal to witness this unique view and immortalize their memories with photographs.
