History and archaeology / Martyrs' memorial and battlefield
Great Offensive Martyrs' Cemetery
Sinanpaşa, Afyonkarahisar
A monumental martyrs' cemetery with symbolic gravestones, built in memory of the 275 officers and 2150 soldiers who fell in the Great Offensive.
Its story
The memorial cemetery was built in memory of the 275 officers and 2150 soldiers who lost their lives during the Great Offensive in August 1922. There are about 500 symbolic gravestones on the site, inscribed with the martyrs' names, hometowns and dates of birth. It lies on the Afyonkarahisar-Burdur road, within Başkomutan Historical National Park. With its monumental entrance and Atatürk statue, it is one of the places where commemoration ceremonies are held.
Key facts
- Location
- Afyonkarahisar-Burdur road, Başkomutan Historical National Park
Trip purpose
- Free
Location
38.79089, 30.38575
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCy%C3%BCk_Taarruz_%C5%9Eehitli%C4%9Fi