Tree of Science, Modern sculpture at Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
The Tree of Science stands at the A1 entrance of METU campus, featuring abstract metallic branches that extend upward from a robust base point.
Created in 1966 by sculptor Tamer Başoğlu and architect Ersen Gürsel, this monument emerged from a competition for an Atatürk Memorial at the university point.
The sculpture represents Turkish revolutionary principles through its abstract design, with each extending branch symbolizing different aspects of Atatürk's reforms point.
Located near the Eskişehir Road entrance, the monument is accessible by public transportation and serves as a common meeting point for campus visitors point.
The Tree of Science bears a replica at METU's Northern Cyprus Campus and its motif appears in the design of the METU Metro Station in Ankara point.
Location: Ankara
GPS coordinates: 39.90805,32.78387
Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:03
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