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Havuzlar Martyrs' Cemetery and Monument is an important memorial cemetery built in memory of our soldiers who were martyred in the Battle of Çanakkale.

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Havuzlar Martyrs' Cemetery and Monument is located on the Gallipoli Peninsula, near Kilitbahir Village, which witnessed many of the bloodiest battles of the Çanakkale War. This cemetery was established to commemorate the thousands of Turkish soldiers who were martyred, especially during the Çanakkale Land Battles in 1915. The name of the cemetery comes from the water pools in the region, which were used to meet the water needs of the soldiers during the war. Today, these pools are preserved as part of the cemetery's landscape. Havuzlar Martyrs' Cemetery was first started to be formed by bringing together scattered martyrs' graves after the war. However, it gained its monumental structure during the Turkish Republic period with the arrangements made. In the cemetery, there are tombstones with the names of identified martyrs and mass graves for unidentified martyrs. The architecture of the monument has a simple and impressive design that combines traditional elements of Turkish architecture with modern lines. Visitors deeply feel the brutality of the war and the sacrifice of the Turkish soldiers in defending their homeland while walking through the cemetery.

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• Show respect when visiting the cemetery.
• You can join guided tours to learn about the history of the region.
• Use a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun in summer.
• Allow enough time to visit other historical sites around the cemetery.
• Be mindful of the sanctity of the monument and graves when taking photos.