Ari Burnu Cemetery

Ari Burnu Cemetery: A Tribute to the Fallen at ANZAC Cove

Location: Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
Final resting place for ANZAC troops who fought and died during the Gallipoli Campaign

History of Ari Burnu Cemetery

• Situated at the north end of ANZAC Cove, one of the first landing sites on April 25, 1915.
• Used by Allied troops throughout the campaign to bury their fallen comrades.
• Predominantly the resting place of Australian soldiers, alongside those in supporting roles.
• A symbol of unity, as soldiers of all ranks and roles lie side by side, honoring their shared sacrifice.

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s Tribute

Until the year 2000, Ari Burnu was the site of the ANZAC Day dawn service on April 25.
A large stone monument now stands here, inscribed with the famous words of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, spoken in 1934 when the first Australian, New Zealand, and British visitors came to pay respects:

“Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives…
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.
Therefore, rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears.
Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace.
After having lost their lives on this land, they have become our sons as well.”

Why Visit Ari Burnu Cemetery?

• Reflect on the sacrifices made by ANZAC troops in one of Gallipoli’s most significant locations.
• See Ataturk’s heartfelt tribute, a symbol of reconciliation and peace.
• A place of solemn beauty, overlooking the Aegean Sea, offering a peaceful atmosphere for remembrance.

Ari Burnu Cemetery is a place of reflection, unity, and remembrance—honoring the brave soldiers who fought and fell at ANZAC Cove.