EMU to Announce the Results of the Architectural Design Project Contest on Muratağa, Atlılar and Sandallar Memorial

Eastern Mediterranean University Architecture Faculty, Design and Research Center (TASAR) is getting ready to announce the results of the architectural design project contest for Muratağa, Sandallar and  Atlılar Martyrs Memorial. As previously announced, the contest is taking place under the coordination of TASAR and with the support and contributions of TRNC President’s Office, EMU,  Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Architects, and Cyprus Turkish Constructors’ Association.

Following a jury evaluation at Rauf Raif Denktaş Culture and Congress Center at 2:00 p.m. on 14 January 2016, results of the contest will be announced on 15 January 2016. All projects participating in the said contest will be exhibited at Rauf Raif Denktaş Culture and Congress Center at 5:00 p.m. on 15 January 2015.

Chair of TASAR Assist. Prof. Dr. Ercan Hoşkara stated that as part of the work of the Committee on Missing Persons, identity identification procedures of martyrs buried in war cemeteries in Muratağa – Sandallar and Atlılar have been initiated. Prof. Dr. Ercan Hoşkara added that the said committee is expecting to receive the results within a year upon the completion of DNA tests. Once the identity identification has taken place, a separate funeral for each person and family will take place. In this respect, the need for the re-organisation of the existing war cemeteries as well as a museum displaying personal belongings of the deceased has arisen. Assist. Prof. Dr. Hoşkara added that the first leg of the project is expected to be completed by 14 August 2016.