Malazgirt Meydan Muharebesi Tarihî Millî Parkı

The park encompasses 283 hectares of land where educational facilities and historical monuments commemorate the Battle of Manzikert through dedicated exhibition spaces.

The national park preserves the battlefield where Sultan Alp Arslan of the Seljuk Empire defeated the Byzantine forces in 1071, marking Turkish entry into Anatolia.

The Victory Monument within the park, completed in 1989, stands as a representation of the gateway to Anatolia through architectural elements and symbolic design.

Visitors can access multiple amenities including a museum, administrative building, parking facilities, prayer areas, and a helicopter landing pad throughout the park grounds.

The park features dedicated areas for historical reenactments of the Battle of Manzikert and traditional Turkish sports activities in specially designed spaces.

Location: Muş Province

GPS coordinates: 39.13987,42.54493

Latest update: April 14, 2025 03:51