Restoration work continues on the Yusuf Bey Tomb damaged in the Van earthquake

A project was prepared by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Van Governorship, and the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums for the restoration of the tomb in the Çatakdibi neighborhood.

The restoration work, which began as part of the project that was put out to tender approximately one year ago, has reached its final stage.

Van Governor Ozan Balcı, accompanied by Erciş District Governor Murat Karaloğlu, Provincial Director of National Education Mehmet Nurettin Aras, and Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Abdurrahman Şahin, inspected the restoration work at the tomb.

Receiving information from the officials, Balcı stated that they are working to restore Van's important historical structures and bring them into tourism.

Stating that the city is a very rich and ancient city with its nature, history, and culture, Balcı noted the following:

"We are making a special effort to protect nature, cultural assets, and historical monuments. We have many historical riches. There is a 15th-century monument here. The Kara Yusuf Bey Tomb was damaged in the Van earthquakes. With the contributions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, and our Governorship, we have taken a beautiful monument under protection. There is an Ayatul Kursi in the shape of an arch on the tomb. It has been restored without damaging its historical texture. I would like to thank all the colleagues who contributed."

Explaining that restoration work is also continuing on historical structures in other parts of the city, Balcı said, "We want to carry the values inherited from our ancestors into the future. As you can see, it has become a beautiful monument. May it be auspicious. We will complete the work by finishing the landscaping as soon as possible. I invite everyone to visit this place."