Abstract:

In this study, place of Turkey in The World Heritage List is investigated and a new candidate is proposed. First of all, the criteria which are prepared by the World Heritage Committee are considered and Turkey’s world heritage riches and the studies on this subject are examined. Then, the cultural riches of Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park are examined according to informations and data, which are obtained from to trip to the region. The national park, in which Çanakkale War broke out, is an our original cultural riches with its natural environment, war remains, cemeteries, monuments, tablets and historical structures from pre-war term and especially with its mission. Consequently, the acceptance of the national park to the World Heritage List will be a very big profit not only for our country but also for humanity.

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