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	Anitkabir, Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, Ankara, Turkey
		Anitkabir (Monumental Tomb), crowning a prominent hill in the center of Ankara about two km west of Kizilay along Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari, is the Mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic.
		The kiosk on the right shelters a model of the Anitkabir complex and photos taken during its construction.
		To get to the Anitkabir, take a taxi (probably not more than YTL5 to YTL 7), or the Ankaray to the Tandogan (TAHN-doh-ahn) station and walk uphill about a mile (1.5 km, 20 minutes), or take a taxi (about YTL3).
	www.turkeytravelplanner.com /go/CentralAnatolia/Ankara/sights/anitkabir.html (362 words)

	Turkish Odyssey/Places of Interest/Central Anatolia/Ankara
		Anitkabir, with all its surrounding parks covers an area of 15,000 m² / 3.7 acres.
		There are altogether ten towers in Anitkabir each having a simple look both from inside and outside.
		The museum of Anatolian Civilizations is one of the most beautiful and richest museums in the world with regard to its exhibits.
	www.turkishodyssey.com /places/anatolia/ana3.htm (1422 words)

	History of Anitkabir in Ankara,Ankara Anitkabir,tours to Anitkabir,information about Anitkabir,Ataturk mausoleum in ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The first stage to start the construction, was the expropriation of the land after deciding on the Anitkabir project.
		Actual construction of Anitkabir commenced on 9 October 1944 with a splendid ceremony by laying the first stone of the foundation.
		Anitkabir carries the same characteristics of this era.
	www.ezoptravel.com /ezopnew/turkey/ankara/anitkabir.htm (1140 words)

	Ankara, Places of Interest
		ANITKABIR (Ataturk Mausoleum): Located in an imposing position in the Anittepe quarter of the city stands the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic.
		Completed in 1953, it is an impressive fusion of ancient and modern architectural ideas and remains unsurpassed as an accomplishment of modern Turkish architecture.
		(Anitkabir is open everyday, and the museum every day except Mondays.
	www.about-turkey.com /tourism/interest.htm (139 words)

	Ankara
		The mausoleum of the Republic's founder and leader, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Anitkabir was built on the hill of Rasattepe and has an impressive entrance.
		Within the Anitkabir complex are the Tower of Independence, the Tower of Liberty, The Road of Lions, Mudafaa-i Hukuk Tower, the Soldier's Tower, the Tower of Victory, the Tower of Peace, the April 23 Tower, the Misak-i Milli Tower, the Reform Tower and the Victory Reliefs.
		The Anitkabir museum is located between the Tower of the National Pact and the Tower of the Revolution.
	www.myturkeytours.com /ankara.html (2186 words)

	PLACES OF INTEREST, ANKARA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		ANITKABIR (Ataturk Mausoleum): Located in an imposing position in the Anittepe quarter of the city stands the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic.
		Completed in 1953, it is an impressive fusion of ancient and modern architectural ideas and remains unsurpassed as an accomplishment of modern Turkish architecture.
		Built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter its size and prominent situation have made it something of a landmark.
	www.armory.com /~turkiye/turkey/icanadolu/ankara/places.html (961 words)

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		In contrast to Atatürk’s personal funeral stage constructed for his laying-in-state in November 1938, Anitkabir (opened in 1953) is a public monument.
		In this way, Anitkabir can not only be seen as the location of Atatürk’s corporeal remains, but also as the location of his intellectual remains.
		This paper endeavours to present the ethno-symbolism present at Anitkabir, from its urban siting within the new capital of Ankara to its processional spatial experience to its decorative motifs, all of which are completely in opposition to any Ottoman tradition.
	www.lse.ac.uk /collections/ASEN/Documents/Abstract/Wilson.doc (355 words)

	Ankara: Poverty and a dead man’s palace - II (KurdishMedia.com) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Anitkabir was a palace in the midst of poverty, a palace for a dead king.
		Anitkabir is decorated with images from Anatolian history and speeches made by Atatürk himself.
		As I left Anitkabir, the garish shrine to one of recent history’s more repulsive figures, I was in utter disbelief.
	www.kurdmedia.com /articles.asp?id=8459 (563 words)

	Turkey
		The Turkish people created the idea of a mausoleum to Ataturk as a place to honor the man who had led the independence war and created a modern nation out of the ashes of the Ottoman Empire.
		Anitkabir covers some 700,000 square meters of high land in the Maltepe area of Ankara.
		Anitkabir’s Peace Park contains plants from all areas of Turkey and the world.
	clinton4.nara.gov /WH/New/Europe-9911/itinerary/turkey (2913 words)

	History of Ankara
		Ankara gained prominence under the leadership of Ataturk during the national resistence which followed World War I. It was declared the capital of the new Turkish Republic on October 13th 1923 when the National War of Independence freed Turkey from foreign occupation.
		Occupying one of the most prominent parts of the city is Anitkabir, the magnificent mausoleum constructed to commemorate Atatürk.
		This structure, which was completed in 1953, is a synthesis of antique and modern architectural themes, and proves the elegance and strength of Turkish architecture.
	www.ankaracityguide.com /Ankara.htm (3779 words)

	SkyscraperCity - Anitkabir, Ankara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The great leader of Turkish Independence War and Turkish Revolution and the founder of Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s life, with full of struggles for Turkish land's freedom and endeavours to raise the Turkish Nation to the level of contemporary civilization, lasted 57 years.
		The idea to build a mausoleum to reflect his greatness in every respect and to present his thoughts on principles, his reforms and modernization, was the common desire of the Turkish Nation in deepest grief of losing Atatürk.
		December 12th, 2004 09:34 PM The style is too severe for my taste, but the form is pleasing and the stone is a beautiful colour.
	www.skyscrapercity.com /printthread.php?t=158556 (1047 words)

	A new episode in ongoing Kavakci crisis Military officers crowd Anitkabir, Prime Ministry says army leadership wanted ...
		In a new show of force 5,000 military officers crowded Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Ataturk, on Friday to mark the 76th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.
		This year the celebrations were cancelled as a show of respect to the tens and thousands of earthquake victims who lost their lives in the Aug. 17 disaster.
		The Prime Minister's office seemed to take note of the massive military presence at Anitkabir and issued a written statement explaining that it was the military leadership which had asked for the cancellation of the traditional military parades for Republic Day because military units were involved in quake relief efforts and should not be distracted.
	www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /archives.php?id=14715 (3746 words)

	Ankara Anitkabir Photo Gallery by Dick Osseman at pbase.com
		Ankara Anitkabir Photo Gallery by Dick Osseman at pbase.com
		Ancak Anitkabir'in insa tarihleri ceviride hatali kalmis, Anitkabir 1953 yilinda tamamlanmis, onu duzeltirseniz iyi olur dusuncesindeyim.
		bugun ben anitkabire gitigimde cok dugulandim ve cok uzuldum.
	www.pbase.com /dosseman/ankara_anit_kabir (980 words)

	Ankara Gay Travel, Tourism and Daily Tours.
		Today within the castle walls there are a number of Ottoman-style houses dating as far back as the 17th century.
		Republic's founder and leader, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Anitkabir was built on the hill of Rasattepe and has an impressive entrance.
		Within the Anitkabir complex are the Tower of Independence, the Tower of Liberty, The Road of Lions, Mudafaa-i Hukuk Tower, the Soldier's Tower, the Tower of Victory, the Tower of Peace, the April 23 Tower, the Misak-i Milli Tower, the Reform Tower and the Victory Relieves.
	www.turkey-gay-travel.com /sunset/dailytours4.html (754 words)

	Women's Political Rights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The group, headed by the Dean of Students, Zeynep Koksal, together with representatives of women's groups, political parties, trade unions, universities and state institutions visited Anitkabir.
		They expressed their gratitude to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk with whose efforts Turkish women obtained the right to vote and be elected.
		Following the visit to Anitkabir, a celebration took place in the Ataturk Sports Hall.
	www.bilkent.edu.tr /~Bilnews/n10/women.htm (124 words)

	Focus on Travel News
		A ceremony at Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir, was held in the morning and was attended by the Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, (main opposition) Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal, Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul and other high level dignitaries.
		Turkish Minister of National Education Huseyin Celik was also among dignitaries who visited Anitkabir today.
		Celik took a moment to write in the special note-book at Anitkabir: "Great Ataturk, we are once again celebrating the Children's Day you have presented to us with great happiness, pride and honor."
	www.ftnnews.com /1050.htm (539 words)

	ANKARA information page by Turkish Travel
		Completed in 1953, this fusion of ancient and modern architectural concepts testifies to the power and grace of Turkish architecture.
		A museum at Anitkabir displays some of Ataturk's personal items and documents.
		His house in Cankaya, next to the Presidential Palace, is open on Sunday afternoons.
	www.turkishtravel.com /ankara.htm (946 words)

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