H00290 Accession Number: H00290

Description

Dugouts and shelters constructed by Australian soldiers on Walker's Ridge shortly after the Anzac landing. This area is part of a rugged spur leading from the beach a short distance north of Ari Burnu to the heights above the landing area. In the background can be seen the steep sides of a prominent feature known as the Sphinx.

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Accession Number
H00290
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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