Destination
Anıt Müze
Monument and Museum of the Martyred Turks Massacred by Armenians: This monument symbolizes the Armenian attacks on the people living in the region between 1915-1920, and related documents are kept there. Around 4,000 visitors tour the museum every month. The 350 m² indoor Museum consists of 2 pools and 5 swords 36 m high. Its surroundings are being built as green space and a park. It covers a total area of 14,000 m². Its height from the ground is 43,5 meters.
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Highlights
- Museum
- Culture
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- Museum visits
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Monument and Museum of the Martyred Turks Massacred by Armenians: This monument symbolizes the Armenian attacks on the people living in the region between 1915-1920, and related documents are kept there. Around 4,000 visitors tour the museum every month. The 350 m² indoor Museum consists of 2 pools and 5 swords 36 m high. Its surroundings are being built as a green area and park. It covers a total area of 14,000 m². Its height from the ground is 43.5 meters. Therefore, it is Turkey's highest monument. Its construction began on 1 August 1997 and it was put into service on 5 October 1999. Address: Iğdır center
At a glance
- Type
- museum, monument
- Opened
- 1999
- Material
- marble, ceramic
- Height
- 43.5 m
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Anıt Müze sits within Iğdır (merkez), Iğdır. The toroti catalogue holds 6 described stops across Iğdır, 3 of them in Iğdır (merkez).
The nearest stop is Karakoyunlu Koçbaşli Açik Hava Müzesi, 9.3 km to the northeast. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Anıt Müze?
- Monument and Museum of the Martyred Turks Massacred by Armenians: This monument symbolizes the Armenian attacks on the people living in the region between 1915-1920, and related documents are kept there. Around 4,000 visitors tour the museum every month. The 350 m² indoor Museum consists of 2 pools and 5 swords 36 m high. Its surroundings are being built as green space and a park. It covers a total area of 14,000 m². Its height from the ground is 43,5 meters.
- Where is Anıt Müze?
- Anıt Müze is in Iğdır (merkez), Iğdır.
- How long does it take to visit Anıt Müze?
- The suggested visit time for Anıt Müze is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Anıt Müze?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Anıt Müze; the closest are Karakoyunlu Koçbaşli Açik Hava Müzesi, Iğdır Kervansarayı.