The last two Armenian cemeteries in the center of Tuzluca (Koghb) province in the east of present-day Turkey have been taken under protection of the Kars Regional Protection Council, Akunq.net informs, quoting reports in Turkish media.
According to the source, the two Armenian cemeteries are located in the Republic District and the Central District of Tuzluca.
Hundreds of Armenian cemeteries in Turkey have been destroyed by treasure hunters or as a result of construction works.
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