Victory monument erected in 1927 by the Austrian sculptor Heinrich Krippel, which depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in a larger-than-life equestrian statue.
The Zafer Anıtı (Victory Monument), also known as the Ulus Atatürk Monument, is a notable statue in Ankara, Turkey. It is located in Ulus Square.
History and Features
The monument was designed by Austrian sculptor Heinrich Krippel and inaugurated on November 24, 1927. It depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, riding his horse Sakarya. Besides Atatürk, the monument includes bronze figures of two Turkish soldiers and a woman carrying a cannonball, symbolizing the role of Turkish women in the War of Independence.
Significance
Before the Anıtkabir Mausoleum was built, the Zafer Anıtı was the unofficial venue for state ceremonies in Ankara. It serves as an important symbol of the Turkish War of Independence and the founding of the Republic. The monument is a tribute to the victory of the Turkish people and their leader, who is depicted here in a determined military pose
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