Seyrani Monument

Develi, Turkey

The Seyrani Monument is a monument in Develi, Kayseri, Turkey, dedicated to Seyrani (1800–1866) who was born in the town. It was created in 1976 by the sculptor Gürdal Duyar on commission of the mayor of the Develi, and has since become a symbol of the town. The sculpture is referred to as the Aşık Seyrani anıtı, literally meaning Ashik Seyrani monument. It depicts the Develi-born Turkish folk poet Âşık Seyrani (1800–1866) holding a Bağlama. It stands at 2.40 metres (7.9 ft) and weighs 3,000 kilograms (6, 600 lb).

Google Maps ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Monument data from Wikidata (CC0). Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Other archaeological sites in Turkey

33 Martyrs Memorial Turkey 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial Turkey Abdi İpekçi Peace Monument Şişli, Turkey Adamkayalar Silifke, Turkey Akçakoca Castle Akçakoca, Turkey Alacahöyük Alaca, Turkey Alalakh Reyhanlı, Turkey Alâeddin Sinop Mosque Sinop, Turkey