Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline

Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline

For the centenary commemorations of the victory in Battle of Gallipoli, 1915 peace lanterns were released into the air from the Republic's founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's mausoleum Anıtkabir in Turkish capital Ankara.

Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline

Anıtkabir was the center of commemorations in Ankara, due to Atatürk's role in changing the course of the battle. For the first time in its history, Anıtkabir is open for visitors for 24 hours.

Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline

At dawn, visitors will be served with bulgur wheat soup and plain bread by Turkish Red Cross, just like the soldiers were served in Gallipoli.

Newly-built presidential palace is seen in the background.

Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline

Again for the first time, guards of the mausoleum were dressed in Ottoman military uniform of WWI era, accompanied by traditional Seymen figures.

Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline

Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline

Peace lanterns for 1915 centenary light up Ankara skyline