Atatürk died at Dolmabahçe Palace on November 10, 1938 from liver cirrhosis. His sister Makbule Atadan arranged religious funeral service in mosque. Body was embalmed by Prof. Lütfi Aksu and placed in mahogany casket
Communications Directorate coordinated 24,000 projects with 56 institutions. 100th Year Anthem Competition won by Ilker Kömürcü. 100 military ships passed through Bosporus on 29 October. President Erdoğan visited Anıtkabir and wrote centennial message
Republic Day commemorates Turkey's proclamation on October 29, 1923. Turkey had been de facto republic since April 23, 1920. Atatürk was elected as first President of the Republic
Built on Rasattepe in Ankara between 1944 and 1953. Designed by Emin Onat and Orhan Arda in Second National Architecture Movement style. Features 40-ton sarcophagus and Hall of Honor with symbolic sarcophagus. Contains ten towers symbolizing Turkish national ideals
Hagia Sophia, a Byzantine masterpiece, spans 7570 square metres. Grand Bazaar features 4000 shops and workshops across Istanbul. Ani Ruins contain ancient structures from Silk Road period. Anıtkabir honors Atatürk, constructed between 1944-1953. Ankara Castle showcases traces of various civilizations
Construction started in 1944 and completed in 9 years in 4 stages. Site was previously Rasattepe, with Frig civilization barrows discovered. Building covered approximately 750,000 m2 area