Theft at a Historical Cemetery in Adana: Stone Marked with an Arrow Stolen.

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In Adana, a tombstone bearing an arrow symbol was stolen from a historical cemetery believed to belong to the Üçok tribe of the Oghuz Turkmen people. Historian and author Cezmi Yurtsever, who visited the cemetery last year, noticed the tombstone was missing upon his return this year. Yurtsever stated that the removal of the stone was a great disrespect to history and cultural heritage.

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In the Oğuz Türkmen Üçok Cemetery in Yüreğir, Adana, historian and author Cezmi Yurtsever noticed this year that the historical tombstone bearing the Üçok inscription was missing. Yurtsever stated that he believes the stone was taken away, calling it a robbery and a disrespect to history.