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Shoshnemirk

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Summary

A village on the route from Başkale to Van where Sinior and his three companions spent the first night of their journey to military service. The next morning the village headman’s wife bade him an emotional farewell and offered words of encouragement.

Names and spelling variants

Shoshnemirk; Şoşnemirk; Söşnemerik; שושנמירק

Mentioned in the book

Chapter Five – Military Service; segment 05.01 – Military Service

Research note

The proposed geographical identification is Söşnemerik in Van Province, between Başkale and Van. Its historical spelling and modern name require further research.