The 108th anniversary of Türkiye’s naval victory on the Gallipoli peninsula initially of World War I can be commemorated this Saturday with the normal ceremony on the Martyrs’ Monument, overlooking the Dardanelles strait – a logo of Ottoman resilience in opposition to the Allies through the struggle.
The preparations initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Gallipoli Historical Site Directorate on the event of March 18 Martyrs’ Day and the anniversary of the Çanakkale naval victory are virtually full.
At the identical ceremony, the reopening of Seddülbahir Fortress is about to happen on the event of the anniversary, Ismail Kaşdemir, the top of the historic web site, stated throughout an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA) earlier this week.
Kaşdemir confirmed that the ultimate preparations had been made for the ceremonies to be held on March 18, including that this yr’s celebration carries monumental that means as this yr additionally marks the a centesimal anniversary of the Turkish republic.
“We know very well that the concept of our republic emerged in Çanakkale, and the paths to our republic and our War of Independence began in Çanakkale. Therefore, we can claim that the foundations of our republic were laid in Çanakkale. That’s why this year’s ceremonies are more important, and we will mark (them) with great enthusiasm,” Kaşdemir stated.
Pointing out that the directorate of the historic space carried out important renovations, together with upkeep of the martyr monument, Kaşdemir stated that guests will have the ability to really feel the spirit of Çanakkale and observe it from completely different views.
The restoration and landscaping work at Seddülbahir Fortress, initiated in June 2015 by the Presidency of Gallipoli Historical Sites to revive the ruined fort, have been accomplished famous Kaşdemir, including that the construction will function a dwelling museum like the opposite veteran fortresses, Bigalı and Kilitbahir.
Seddülbahir is among the three fortresses on the peninsula, constructed through the reign of Sultan Mehmet IV to defend the doorway of the Dardanelles and is about to reopen on March 18, with the anticipated participation of the nation’s highest officers.
March 18 marks the day when the Allied forces charging by way of the ocean had been defeated in 1915 by the resilience of outnumbered Ottoman troops who confronted trendy naval vessels with primitive artillery. The battle, though catastrophic for the Turkish facet, finally made historical past because the final nice victory of the ailing empire and in a manner, step one towards the beginning of one other nation – the Turkish republic.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
