Karaoğlanoğlu Şehitliği, Military cemetery and monument in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus.
The memorial complex features a central monument supported by four pillars and includes 71 graves of Turkish soldiers arranged in symmetrical rows.
Constructed in 1976, the cemetery honors Turkish military personnel who died during the 1974 Cyprus conflict, including Colonel Halil Ibrahim Karaoglanoglu.
The memorial incorporates symbolic elements, with two main columns representing the gateway to Turkey and statues depicting both Turkish and Northern Cyprus communities.
The cemetery remains open daily for visitors, with dedicated parking spaces and informational plaques explaining the significance of each memorial section.
The four supporting pillars of the monument represent the four-day duration of the military operation, while the space between sculptures symbolizes a window to Turkey.
Location: Northern Cyprus
GPS coordinates: 35.34370,33.24206
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:42
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