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Yahya Çavuş Martyrdom Site is a memorial built in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives defending Ertuğrul Bay during the Gallipoli Campaign. The site is located directly opposite the Ertuğrul Battery. Constructed by the Ministry of Culture in 1992, this monument commemorates the Turkish soldiers of the 3rd Battalion of the 26th Regiment of the 9th Division who defended Ertuğrul Bay during the landing on 25 April 1915.【1】 Historical Background and Battle Process On 25 April 1915, as part of

Arıburnu Cliffs are located in the northwestern part of Türkiye, within the boundaries of Eceabat district in the province of Çanakkale, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. This region extends along the western coast of the peninsula and is notable for its proximity to the Çanakkale Strait. Steep slopes and sharp ridges, with elevations varying across the area, dominate the topography. Composed largely of sandstone and clay layers, these cliffs are highly susceptible to natural erosion processes. The Mi

Quinn's Post Cemetery is a military burial ground located on the Gallipoli Peninsula, the site of the Gallipoli Campaign. The cemetery is situated within the Gallipoli Historical Area, along the western section of the road running along the second ridge. Constructed in 1919, the site was built directly over the trenches and military tunnels that had formed the southern half of the forward outpost during the war.【1】 Naming and Historical Background The cemetery is named after Major Hugh Quinn, co