Renovation project for historic Gallipoli Peninsula
Within a project implemented by the Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Enviroment and Forestry Ministry, the Gallipoli Peninsula National Park is undergoing renovation.
The historic Gelibolu Peninsula, which became a legend with the heroism of Turkish soldiers during the War of Çanakkale (Dardanelle) 92 years ago, is undergoing a renovation with a project called the “Gallipoli Peninsula Historic National Park Long-Term Development Plan,” reported the Anatolia news agency. State Minister Beşir Atalay, Environment and Forestry Minister Osman Pepe and Culture and Tourism Minister Atilla Koç have been implementing the project.
Within the scope of the $50 million project, which is regarded as the “honor” of the Turkish Republic, a couple of contributory projects will be completed and be ready by the 92nd Anniversary Ceremonies of the Çanakkale Victory. During the ceremonies, the opening of 1,670 symbolic slabs, on which 60,000 Turkish martyrs' names are written, the Namazgah Citadel in Kilitbahir village and the roads that were completed in Alçıtepe village will be made.
Planning process of the National Park project:
An “International Opinion and Design” competition was held in 1994 for the preparation of the project. The winner of the competition, attended by 120 domestic and foreign projects, was the Norwegian “Brögger&Reine Arkitektur AS Project.”
The preparation process started in 1999 with a protocol signed by the Middle East Technical University (METU) and the Environment and Forestry Ministry. The process was completed at the end of 2003 and implemented under the name, the “Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park Long-Term Development Plan.”
Within this development plan, four projects titled “Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park Directorate,” “Martyrs List,” “Martyrs Museum” and “Martyrs' Geography” was also prepared. The fields of combat, Turkish monuments and symbolic monuments were rearranged within the Martyrs' Geography project.
The field, which was established 15 years ago in memory of 500 martyrs and turned into a car park later, was reorganized. The names of 60,000 soldiers, who died during the War of Çanakkale, were written on 1,670 symbolic slabs stretching over an area of 8,000 square meters. Cypress trees were also planted to give the field a natural appearance.
Namazgah Citadel:
The Namazgah Citadel, which is located in Kilitbahir village in Gelibolu and a significant historical heritage from the Ottoman era, was turned into an open-air museum. Within the project, implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, all citadels were completely renewed. When the restoration and environmental arrangement works that started on Dec. 17, 2006 end, the citadels will become one of the most important places to visit in the Gallipoli Peninsula Historic National Park.
Project implementation consultant Ömer Yörükoğlu said the construction of the Namazgah citadels started in 1840 and were used to defend the straits during the War of Çanakkale in 1915. He said the citadels were abandoned after 1960. ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
The historic Gelibolu Peninsula, which became a legend with the heroism of Turkish soldiers during the War of Çanakkale (Dardanelle) 92 years ago, is undergoing a renovation with a project called the “Gallipoli Peninsula Historic National Park Long-Term Development Plan,” reported the Anatolia news agency. State Minister Beşir Atalay, Environment and Forestry Minister Osman Pepe and Culture and Tourism Minister Atilla Koç have been implementing the project.
Within the scope of the $50 million project, which is regarded as the “honor” of the Turkish Republic, a couple of contributory projects will be completed and be ready by the 92nd Anniversary Ceremonies of the Çanakkale Victory. During the ceremonies, the opening of 1,670 symbolic slabs, on which 60,000 Turkish martyrs' names are written, the Namazgah Citadel in Kilitbahir village and the roads that were completed in Alçıtepe village will be made.
Planning process of the National Park project:
An “International Opinion and Design” competition was held in 1994 for the preparation of the project. The winner of the competition, attended by 120 domestic and foreign projects, was the Norwegian “Brögger&Reine Arkitektur AS Project.”
The preparation process started in 1999 with a protocol signed by the Middle East Technical University (METU) and the Environment and Forestry Ministry. The process was completed at the end of 2003 and implemented under the name, the “Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park Long-Term Development Plan.”
Within this development plan, four projects titled “Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park Directorate,” “Martyrs List,” “Martyrs Museum” and “Martyrs' Geography” was also prepared. The fields of combat, Turkish monuments and symbolic monuments were rearranged within the Martyrs' Geography project.
The field, which was established 15 years ago in memory of 500 martyrs and turned into a car park later, was reorganized. The names of 60,000 soldiers, who died during the War of Çanakkale, were written on 1,670 symbolic slabs stretching over an area of 8,000 square meters. Cypress trees were also planted to give the field a natural appearance.
Namazgah Citadel:
The Namazgah Citadel, which is located in Kilitbahir village in Gelibolu and a significant historical heritage from the Ottoman era, was turned into an open-air museum. Within the project, implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, all citadels were completely renewed. When the restoration and environmental arrangement works that started on Dec. 17, 2006 end, the citadels will become one of the most important places to visit in the Gallipoli Peninsula Historic National Park.
Project implementation consultant Ömer Yörükoğlu said the construction of the Namazgah citadels started in 1840 and were used to defend the straits during the War of Çanakkale in 1915. He said the citadels were abandoned after 1960. ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
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