Türkiye’s 20,000-year-old glaciers are disappearing. Scientists want to close them to visitors

The remaining glacial area in the Cilo Mountains has been damaged and degraded, scientists say.

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The Cilo Mountains of Hakkari in southeastern Türkiye are home to glaciers that are up to 20,000 years old. 

The ice caps currently soar to a height of 4,135 metres above…

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