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Bozkurtlar: The Death of the Gray Wolves and The Rebirth of the Gray Wolves is a historical-romantic novel written by Hüseyin Nihal Atsız, inspired by Turkish history and centered on the era of the Göktürks. The work was first serialized beginning with issue 7 of the magazine Ateş Çocuk on January 7, 1937, up to issue 40 (excluding issues 29 and 30). These serialized parts were later compiled into a book under the title The Death of the Gray Wolves, while its continuation, The Rebirth of the Gra

15/07 Dawn Time is a Turkish historical drama film released in 2021. The film centers on the attempted coup in Türkiye on 15 July 2016 and dramatically portrays the events of that night, particularly the public resistance and the response of state institutions. Directed by Volkan Kocatürk, the film aims to present a historical event through a cinematic narrative. The main roles are played by Erkan Petekkaya, Baran Bölükbaşı, Tugay Mercan, and Serkan Ercan. The film draws attention for its produc

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

Ayşe Aykaç, during the military coup attempt on 15 July 2016, took to the streets to defend the democratic constitutional order and was martyred as a result of an armed attack carried out by coup elements at the Boğaziçi Köprüsü. Early Life and Family Structure Ayşe Aykaç was born on 15 September 1972 in Kastamonu. She lived her life in the Çengelköy neighborhood of Istanbul’s Üsküdar district and continued her life as a homemaker. From her twenty-seven-year marriage to Mustafa Aykaç, she had fo

Sevgi Yeşilyurt was born on 1 January 1966. Originally from the Alaçam district of Samsun, Yeşilyurt spent her life in Istanbul. In her professional career, she worked as an accountant and retired after many years of service at an accounting firm in the Eminönü district. Married, Yeşilyurt had two children: Filiz, aged 32, and Sadık, aged 29. She is described by her family and close circle as an enterprising individual with a strong sensitivity to social issues.【1】 The July 15, 2016 Coup Attempt

Enes Koç was born in the district of Horasan in Erzurum province, but settled with his family in the Yenibosna neighborhood of Istanbul, where he continued his life. Due to his family’s limited financial means, he worked in various jobs during summer months, such as selling water, starting from his middle school years, to contribute to the household economy.【1】 Military Education and Career Progression Before beginning his national service, Koç expressed a desire to serve in Eastern Anatolia or

15 July Democracy and National Unity Day 10th Anniversary Commemoration Events refer to the commemoration program conducted throughout July 2026 under the coordination of the Presidency of Communications, under the theme "Our Will, Our Victory", marking the tenth anniversary of the coup attempt carried out by members of the Fetullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) on 15 July 2016. As part of the program, various ministries, public institutions, local administrations, and civil society organizat

Münür Alkan was a police officer who lost his life during the clashes that occurred on the 15 July 2016 Coup Attempt at the 15 July Martyrs Bridge where he was on duty. Early Life and Education He was born on 18 June 1975 in Tekirdağ. He completed his primary education at Fevzi Çakmak Primary School and his secondary and high school education at Namık Kemal High School. He graduated from the Public Administration Department of Anadolu University in 2014. He married Aylin Garip Alkan in 2008 and

Mehmet Oruç (1 January 1991 – 15 July 2016) was a Turkish police officer who served in the Turkish Security Organization. Throughout his career, he was assigned to the Çevik Kuvvet Branch Directorate and underwent helicopter pilot training at the Gölbaşı Special Operations Directorate. He was killed during the attack on the Gölbaşı Special Operations Directorate on 15 July 2016 coup attempt. His funeral was held in his hometown of Adana. Early Life and Education Mehmet Oruç was born on 1 January

Cover Image of the Book Vatan Yahut Silistre (Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları) ' image-element-format="right" image-height="1318" image-source="https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/06/17/qjh9Xfg9CrsdjVcRgFmxHZh5edoxPfGm.jpeg" image-width="800"> Written by Namık Kemal in 1873, the play Vatan yahut Silistre is one of the pioneering works that explore the themes of patriotism and national consciousness. While presenting these two central themes with passionate language, the play also e