METU Atatürk Monument, Bronze monument at Middle East Technical University campus in Çankaya, Turkey
The monument consists of a seven-meter diameter circular mass with bronze cladding on concrete, positioned on a naturally elevated base at METU campus.
The monument emerged from a design competition in 1965, with sculptor Şadi Çalık completing Turkey's first abstract Atatürk monument in 1966.
The six surfaces of the monument display continuous inscriptions of Atatürk's principles, arranged to resemble pages of an unfolding book.
The monument serves as a central gathering point for annual commemoration ceremonies on November 10th, starting precisely at 9:05 AM.
A fire burns atop the monument during commemoration days, while its bronze surfaces reflect light differently throughout changing weather conditions.
Location: Çankaya
GPS coordinates: 39.89476,32.78336
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:02
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