# Trabzon conquest anniversary commemorations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trabzon-conquest-anniversary-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-08-14T16:15:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Commemorations are being held to mark the 565th anniversary of the conquest of Trabzon. The Turkish Historical Society Scientific Board has officially recognized August 15, 1461, as the conquest date, correcting previous historical beliefs.

Events include religious services, traditional wrestling, archery competitions, mehteran concerts, and folk music. Cultural programming features theatrical productions portraying historical figures such as Fatih Sultan Mehmet, Yavuz Sultan Selim, and Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, alongside the premiere of a documentary on the conquest.

In the Gölçayır district, celebrations organized by the Governor’s Office, Metropolitan Municipality, City Council, and the TÜRKAV Foundation included the first-ever erection of a symbolic tent at the site where Fatih Sultan Mehmet Han reportedly established his camp during the campaign. Local officials expressed a desire to establish these celebrations as a sustainable annual tradition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Trabzon conquest anniversary commemorated in Gölçayır

The 565th anniversary of the conquest of Trabzon was commemorated in Gölçayır with traditional sports, historical theater, and cultural exhibitions marking the site where Fatih Sultan Mehmet once camped.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzon-conquest-anniversary-commemorated-in-glayr

### 2026-08-12: Trabzon marks 565th anniversary of its conquest

Trabzon is celebrating the 565th anniversary of its conquest with historical commemorations, cultural performances, and free public transportation provided by the municipality.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzon-marks-565th-anniversary-of-its-conquest

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