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This extraordinary mausoleum was built for Ataturk, the father of Turks
and the founder of modern Turkey, in 1953. It sits on the top of
Anittepe hill, which dominates the city.
The mausoleum is made of marble and is an interesting mixture of ancient
and modern architectural styles. The walk up to the monument is along an
avenue lined with 24 stone Hittite lions.
The mausoleum houses a lively collection of memorabilia from Ataturk's
life and work,
private library, documents, stamps, coins,books and cars.
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