The historical Gallipoli Peninsula welcomes thousands of visitors under the downpour
In the historical peninsula, Şahindere Martyrdom, where the most hand-to-hand combat took place, 57th Infantry Regiment Martyrdom, Conkbayırı, Martyrs‘ Monument, the house in Bigalı village where the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk made his pre-war operational plans, and the monuments of Sergeant Yahya and Corporal Seyit are visited.
As part of the tours organized by student groups and municipalities, visitors remember their ancestors by praying at the graves of their ancestors despite the downpour and visiting the monuments with feelings of gratitude.
Sinan Kurt, who came from Antalya, told the AA reporter that he was visiting the region with his 2 children and wanted his children to get to know their ancestors.
Stating that the rain did not prevent visiting the region, Kurt said, „We got off the bus despite the rain. I wanted my children to see the lands where their grandfathers fought and won. There is rain because of God’s wisdom. We could have had a better tour, but thank God for that.“ said.
10-year-old Yiğit Hakan Çelik, who came from Kırklareli, said that they visited these lands to commemorate the martyrs.
Emphasizing that they learned history while traveling, Çelik said, „I got wet in the rain, but it was worth our martyrs. I was very emotional while walking around here. They were martyred to leave us a better future.“ he said.
Field guide Erol Öken stated that citizens showed great interest in the region today and said, „Those who do not want to forget their past visit the region. Our citizens continue to visit even in rainy weather. Today, there are people coming from all over Anatolia.“ he said.
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In the historical peninsula, visitors can explore various historical sites such as Şahindere Martyrdom, 57th Infantry Regiment Martyrdom, Conkbayırı, Martyrs‘ Monument, and the house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk made his pre-war plans. Despite the rain, many people come to pay their respects to their ancestors and learn about the sacrifices made by past generations.
One visitor from Antalya, Sinan Kurt, mentioned that he brought his children to the region to help them connect with their roots and understand the significance of the land where their ancestors fought and triumphed. Another visitor, 10-year-old Yiğit Hakan Çelik from Kırklareli, shared his emotional experience of visiting the sites to honor the martyrs and learn about history.
Despite the rain, the visitors expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to visit these important historical landmarks and remember the sacrifices made by the martyrs. The field guide, Erol Öken, noted the continued interest in the region and the significance of preserving and honoring the past for future generations.
