History and archaeology / Martyrs' memorial and battlefield
Duatepe Monument and Martyrs' Memorial
Polatlı, Ankara
The monument and martyrs' memorial on the hill on the last defensive line of the Battle of Sakarya, retaken in the offensive of 10 September 1921.
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Its story
Duatepe was one of the most critical points of the Battle of Sakarya; it was retaken in the general offensive launched by Commander-in-Chief Mustafa Kemal Paşa on 10 September 1921, and it was where the Greek army began to retreat. The hilltop was laid out in 1999–2000 with a monument, a ceremonial area and walkways; the walls of the monument bear the names of the soldiers martyred here. The site lies within the Battle of Sakarya Historical National Park, declared in 2015. From the hill there is a wide view of the Polatlı plain where the battle took place. Commemoration ceremonies are held every September.
Key facts
- Period
- Battle: August–September 1921; monument: 2000
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Northwest of central Polatlı; private car
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
39.60606, 32.06322
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://kureansiklopedi.com/tr/detay/duatepe-aniti-b97ab | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=39.6060585&mlon=32.0632173#map=17/39.6060585/32.0632173