Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Photos of Atatürk’s mourning ceremony in Anatolia unveiled
Rare photographs from the official mourning ceremony in Anatolia for modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, held on Nov. 21, 1938, have surfaced, showcasing the nation's profound collective grief.
The images were uncovered during archival research by Barış Bolat, director of the Atatürk and Çanakkale Wars Research Center (AÇASAM) at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMU).
Students show growing interest in AI, tech fields
Türkiye's recent nationwide university entrance exam results reveal an overwhelming interest in the fields of artificial intelligence, digitalization and big data.
Out of 1.2 million university placements available for such departments, 987,000 were filled, underscoring a shift toward technology-focused programs.
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Lost martyrs’ cemetery from Gallipoli campaign located
A lost martyrs' cemetery from the Gallipoli campaign, a landmark victory during World War I in Turkish history, has been unearthed after a century.
Bastion from World War II abandoned
The cannons in the Turgut Reis Bastion, built for the defense of the Bosphorus during World War II in the northwestern province of Çanakkale, have started to rust, turning into a sad sight to behold, says a lecturer.
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Lost martyrdom found after 108 years
Two historians have found the lost martyrdom of the Çanakkale Battles after examining about 1,000 archival documents.
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Bovine aortas to be used in humans
An academic and his team from Ankara University has produced an aorta that can be used in humans from bovine aortas with a 3D bio-printer.
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Ancient whistle found in Assos
During the excavations in the 7,000-year-old Assos ruins in Behramkale village, located in the Ayvacık district of the northwestern province of Çanakkale, a 2,000-year-old whistle has been unearthed around the Ayazma Church. Made of terracotta, the whistle was a child's toy in daily life, and they were put in children's graves as a burial gift believe the archaeologists.
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Poisonous jellyfish infesting Çanakkale Strait, Marmara Sea
A poisonous species of jellyfish, commonly called compass jellyfish, has been infesting the Çanakkale Strait and spearing into the Marmara Sea, an expert has said, warning people to keep away from them.
New finds come to light in Alexandria Troas
Works that have been continuing in the ancient city of Alexandria Troas, located in a region close to the sea in the northwestern province of Çanakkale's Ezine district, have brought to light two gates of the city's bazaar, believed to be 2,200 years old.
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Mucilage density decreases in Marmara Sea thanks to cleanup efforts
The marine mucilage density has decreased in the southern shores of the Marmara Sea thanks to the efforts in line with a massive cleanup campaign launched by the authorities to eliminate the problem.