Greece accuses Turkey of distorting history over Tripolitsa siege anniversary social media post
Greek diplomatic sources have accused Turkey of systematically distorting history following a Turkish foreign ministry social media post marking the 205th anniversary of the siege of Tripolitsa. The Turkish post described "systematic massacres" of the Muslim population in the Peloponnese between 1821 and 1830, referring to the fall of Tripolitsa during the Greek War of Independence.
The siege, which led to the deaths of many Muslim inhabitants, remains a highly contested event, with Turkish officials citing it as evidence of atrocities against Muslims, while Greek historians view it as an isolated incident amid a brutal conflict. Greek sources responded by condemning the selective use of history, stating it contradicts recorded facts and hampers trust and dialogue between the two nations.
Greek diplomats emphasized that history should not be manipulated as a foreign policy tool and warned against propaganda efforts via social media, affirming that historical memory persists despite attempts to distort or erase it.
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