Kayaв Г‡г¶kertme — Ahmet

Burası da Aspat değil HalilimAman Bitez yalısıYüreğime ateş saldıAman kurşun yarası

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Halil and Gülsüm were trying to escape from Bodrum to Kos island. However, they were intercepted by "Kolcular" (customs guards) at the Bitez shore.

During a clash, Halil was wounded. According to local lore, even though he was injured, the guards did not show mercy. He was eventually captured and, by the order of the local governor, strangled to death. According to local lore, even though he was

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The people of Bodrum were so moved by this tragedy that they composed this türkü in his memory. It has since become a staple of Turkish folk music and the Zeybek dance tradition. 💡 Key Terms in the Text Çökertme: A village in Bodrum where the journey began. It has since become a staple of Turkish

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