Iğdır Genocide Memorial and Museum, Memorial and genocide museum in Iğdır, Turkey
The granite and marble monument features five swords converging at the top to form a dome, reaching a height of 43.5 meters.
The memorial, inaugurated in October 1999, commemorates Turkish civilians who lost their lives during conflicts with Armenian forces between 1915 and 1920.
The entrance gate incorporates Seljuk architectural elements, while soldier figures at each sword base represent different periods of Turkish military history.
The museum section contains a research library, documentary photographs, and historical artifacts spread across 350 square meters of exhibition space.
The five towering swords represent different military periods: Hun, Gokturk, Seljuk, Ottoman, and modern Turkish forces.
Location: Iğdır Province
Location: Iğdır
Architects: Cafer Giyasi
Official opening: October 5, 1999
Height: 43.5 m
Made from material: granite, marble, ceramic
Address: 14 Kasım, Çevre Yolu No:2, 76000 Iğdır Merkez/Iğdır
GPS coordinates: 39.93679,44.07948
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:44
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