Yeşiloba Martyrdom and Museum

Yeşiloba Martyrs’ Memorial and Museum is a significant monument that bears witness to the National Struggle period and is located in the Seyhan district of Adana. In June 1920, a group of approximately 100 Turks, mostly women and children, who had set out to join the National Forces, were stopped by Armenian armed groups near the villages of Sarıhamzalı and Yolgeçen, taken to the Kahyaoğlu Farm, and massacred. This event is among the most tragic civilian massacres that occurred in Adana during the occupation years.

Yeşiloba Martyrs’ Memorial and Museum (Adana Municipality)

Location and Access

The Yeşiloba Martyrs’ Memorial is located approximately 9.5 kilometers from the center of Adana. Situated on the former grounds of the Kahyaoğlu Farm near the Adana Hippodrome, the memorial is easily accessible. It is open to visitors throughout all four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Monumental Structure and Museum Activities

The area of the memorial is not merely a site of remembrance but also a center of historical awareness. The Yeşiloba Martyrs’ Memorial Museum housed within the site contains representative artifacts reflecting Adana’s National Struggle period. The museum brings to life key scenes of the era through miniature sculpture groups, particularly attracting the interest of children. Equipped with representative depictions of Adana’s struggle for liberation, the museum stands out for its powerful visual storytelling.

Library and Archive

The National Struggle Special Library within the memorial complex serves as an important resource center for researchers and history enthusiasts. The library contains publications, books, documents and research materials relating to the War of Independence and the events involving Armenians.

Educational and Social Function

The Yeşiloba Martyrs’ Memorial serves not only to commemorate the past but also to foster historical consciousness and sustain collective memory. Thanks especially to school-organized visits, students gain firsthand opportunities to learn about events of the National Struggle period and establish a connection with the past through exhibited materials. In this regard, the memorial functions as a vital educational space contributing to the formation of social identity.

Monumental and Cultural Value

The Yeşiloba Martyrs’ Memorial is not only the physical site of a historical event but also a symbol of collective memory that enriches Adana’s cultural heritage. It holds significant symbolic value in ensuring that past tragedies are not forgotten and are passed on to future generations. The monument does not merely provide information to visitors; it also establishes an emotional connection that strengthens the sense of social unity.