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An end to a rumour.

Ayşim Tuğ1, Yeşim Doğan Alakoç, I Hamit Hanci

  • 1Department of Forensic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ankara, Turkey. aysimtug@yahoo.com

Forensic Science International
|September 6, 2005
PubMed
Summary

A centuries-old rumor in Mardin, Turkey, claimed a wall stain was Sultan Kasim's blood. Forensic analysis using Kastle-Meyer and Luminol tests revealed the stain was actually a dye from herbal roots, debunking the myth.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Historical Analysis
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Mardin, Turkey, boasts a rich history with diverse cultural and religious coexistence.
  • The Kasimiye Medresse is a significant historical site in Mardin, holding cultural importance.
  • A local legend attributes a wall stain within the Medresse to the blood of Sultan Kasim.

Observation:

  • A distinctive stain on a wall within the Kasimiye Medresse was investigated.
  • Samples were collected from both stained and unstained areas of the wall.
  • The investigation aimed to scientifically validate or refute the legend of Sultan Kasim's blood.

Findings:

  • Serological tests were conducted using Kastle-Meyer and Luminol reagents.
  • Analysis indicated the stain was not blood.
  • The stain was identified as a dye derived from herbal roots.

Implications:

  • The study resolves a long-standing historical and cultural belief in Mardin.
  • It highlights the importance of scientific investigation in understanding historical narratives.
  • The findings provide accurate information about the Kasimiye Medresse's wall stain, dispelling a myth.

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