Turkish MPs from Mus province Demir Celik and Sirri Sakik are against the destruction of Armenian historic buildings still remaining in the city of Mus.

Deputies from Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party said that the destruction of the Kale district has caused deep sorrow both of the Armenian community and the people who share this pain, Haberx website reported.

“Historic houses left over from the Armenian people cannot be erased from history under the guise of urban development. Historic houses must not be destroyed, but restored. We need to create a cultural street, restoring the Armenian churches and houses,” they said in a statement.

The municipality decided to build multi-storey buildings in the place of old houses. This caused a wave of protest in the Armenian community of Istanbul. Famous Turkish activist Ragip Zarakolu has jointed signature campaign against destruction of the old buildings.