Battle of Malazgirt (Manzikert) of Aug. 26, 1071 saw Seljuk Turks led by Sultan Alparslan

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Marking anniversary of Battle of Malazgirt, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stresses Anatolia's historical, geographical significance

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President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the citizens during the event marking the 947th anniversary of Victory of Malazgirt (1071 Manzikert War) in Mus province of Turkey on August 26, 2018. ( Turkish Presidency / Murat Cetinmuhurdar / Handout - Anadolu Agency )
By Cansu Dikme

ANKARA

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday called on Turkish youth to take ownership of the country’s centuries-old legacy.

Speaking in the eastern province of Mus at a ceremony marking the 947th anniversary of Battle of Malazgirt, Erdogan said the Turkish victory nearly a millennium ago opened the doors to Europe.

“We showed the entire world what kind of a nation we are. The young people! Protect this legacy born in the past, moving forward into the future,” Erdogan said.

The Battle of Malazgirt (Manzikert) of Aug. 26, 1071 saw Seljuk Turks led by Sultan Alparslan defeat a Byzantine army and open up Anatolia for Turkish domination.

Emphasizing Anatolia's historical and geographical significance, Erodgan said: "Anatolia is a hub. If it is destroyed, neither the Middle East nor Africa, Central Asia, the Balkans, or the Caucasus will remain."

 

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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkish-vice-president-marks-1071-victory-at-malazgirt/1239386

By Faruk Zorlu

ANKARA

Turkey’s vice president on Sunday marked the anniversary of the Battle of Malazgirt, a historic victory for Turks in Anatolia nearly a millennium ago.

"I commemorate Sultan Alparslan and the glorious martyrs with mercy and gratitude on the 947th anniversary of the Battle of Malazgirt, which opened up Anatolia for us," Fuat Oktay said on Twitter.

The Battle of Malazgirt on Aug. 26, 1071 saw Seljuk Turks led by Sultan Alparslan defeat a Byzantine army and open up Anatolia for Turkish domination.

 

[Oublious]

I was ther 15 years back i didn't noticed that i was in Ahlat, it was a mess. Better late then never, next year if i have the car I will make a journey to Ahlat for the second time in my life.

 

[Yatağanlı]

Will there also be a victory parade on the 30th?

 

[kartal1]

Will there also be a victory parade on the 30th?

I think they made probes so most probably it will be there.