109-year-old water well bears traces from the Gallipoli Wars
Although 109 years have passed since the Gallipoli Wars, one of the bloodiest wars in the world, many memories of the war are still alive on the Gallipoli Peninsula. One of these is the ‚RE 135‘ water well built by the British Royal Engineers during the Çanakkale Land Wars.
Military History Expert İslam Özdemir said that the ‚RE 135‘ water well met the fresh water needs of the British soldiers and emphasized that it bore traces of the Çanakkale Land Wars. Stating that one of the most important memories and traces of the Çanakkale Land Wars is the ‚RE 135‘ water well, Özdemir said, „We are at the entrance point from the coast, where the Zığındere Valley begins in the Gallipoli Peninsula. As it is known, this place was subject to evacuation in 1915 while the Zığındere Battles were continuing.“ „It was a point used as a supply center by the British in the past. The valley you see now resembled a city at that time, according to witnesses.“
Military History Expert İslam Özdemir said that the British were unlucky in reaching fresh water resources during the Gallipoli Battles and said, “However, we know that the Zığındere valley offered great opportunities to the British in this regard. In particular, the well named ‚RE 135‘ located behind us, opened by British royal engineers on 21 August 1915, served an important function in meeting the fresh water needs of the British in this region. Particularly, the troops tried to meet their water needs by filling their canteens from this region and transporting water to the firing line with jugs. Today, this well is also important as it is an example that brings the memories and traces of the battle on the Gallipoli Peninsula to us 109 years later. The inscription ‚RE-135 Company‘ can be seen on the circle mouth of the well, meaning that those who built the well have written their name down in history. Therefore, we show this battle moment and trace to every curious person and every tourist who comes to Zığındere and wants to see the Zığındere Valley,“ he said.
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Although 109 years have passed since the Gallipoli Wars, the memories of the conflict are still very much alive on the Gallipoli Peninsula. One significant relic from that time is the ‚RE 135‘ water well, constructed by the British Royal Engineers during the Çanakkale Land Wars.
Military History Expert İslam Özdemir highlighted the importance of the ‚RE 135‘ water well, which provided fresh water to British soldiers during the war. He explained that this well serves as a tangible connection to the events of the Çanakkale Land Wars. The Zığındere Valley, where the well is located, played a crucial role in supplying water to the British troops.
According to Özdemir, the ‚RE 135‘ well was opened by British engineers on August 21, 1915, and was essential in meeting the fresh water needs of the soldiers. The soldiers would fill their canteens from the well and transport water to the firing line using jugs. Today, the well serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Gallipoli Wars.
The inscription ‚RE-135 Company‘ can still be seen on the well, preserving the memory of those who built it. Özdemir emphasized the importance of sharing this historical artifact with visitors and tourists, ensuring that the legacy of the Gallipoli Wars lives on for future generations.