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Koçbaşlı mezar taşları are stone structures shaped like the head of a ram, regarded as a reflection of the nomadic Turkic culture transmitted from Central Asia to Anatolia. They were typically erected on graves to symbolize heroism, bravery, social status, and the memory of young men who died prematurely. These stones are found primarily in cemetery areas within the boundaries of Iğdır Province, especially in the district of Karakoyunlu and surrounding villages. An open-air museum displaying the