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at the association's compound in

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Location

The monument is located in front of the

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, Israel.

Description

The monument consists of a bust of Atatürk on a marble foundation. On the foundation of the monument under "Mustafa Kemal Atatürk" and "1881-1938" it has his famous quote: in its original Turkish and his signature. Under that it says:

History

It was unveiled 2 November 2007 in the presence of Turkish Ambassador Namık Tan.

References

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Monuments and memorials in Israel Buildings and structures in Central District (Israel)