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Crowds at Anıtkabir, the grand mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Ankara, with tall columns and stone facade.

Mausoleum of Ataturk

Anıtkabir, located in Ankara, Turkey, is the eternal resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. This monumental structure blends modern and classical architectural styles, symbolizing Atatürk’s vision for a progressive nation. Completed in 1953, the mausoleum features a grand ceremonial plaza, the Hall of Honor housing Atatürk’s sarcophagus, and a Museum of the War of Independence. Visitors admire its symmetrical design and detailed reliefs depicting Turkey’s struggles for independence and modernization.