History and archaeology / Monument and statue
Respect to Mehmetçik Monument
Eceabat, Çanakkale
A 1997 statue depicting a Turkish soldier carrying a wounded Australian officer in his arms.
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Its story
The monument is on the Albayrak ridge overlooking Arıburnu, on the Kabatepe–Conkbayırı road. The statue, the work of sculptor Tankut Öktem and unveiled in 1997, is based on the account of a Turkish soldier (Mehmetçik) who raised a white flag during the war and carried a wounded Australian officer to the opposing trenches. Its base bears the words of Lord Casey, who served in the war and later became Governor-General of Australia, describing his respect for the Turkish soldier. A reminder of humanity amid the suffering of war, the monument is one of the most meaningful stops on the route.
Key facts
- Artist
- Tankut Öktem
- Unveiled
- 1997
- Admission
- Free
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
40.22006, 26.28498
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehmet%C3%A7i%C4%9Fe_Sayg%C4%B1_An%C4%B1t%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respect_to_Mehmet%C3%A7ik_Monument