History and archaeology / Monument and statue
Şehit Kubilay Monument
Menemen, İzmir
A monument to the teacher and reserve second lieutenant Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay, who lost his life in the 1930 Menemen Incident.
Its story
The monument was erected in memory of Kubilay and two watchmen who were martyred during the reactionary uprising in Menemen on December 23, 1930. The work of the sculptor Ratip Aşir Acudoğu, the monument was unveiled in 1934. Made of marble and bronze, it rises on Yıldıztepe. A commemoration ceremony is held here every year on December 23.
Key facts
- Note
- The monument is within a barracks area; visiting conditions may vary with ceremony days
- Unveiled
- 1934
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.60081, 27.07031
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Eehit_Kubilay_An%C4%B1t%C4%B1 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menemen_Olay%C4%B1