There was a memorial block, a way lined with lion sculptures, a ceremonial circle, the mausoleum, ten towers, reliefs, walls and windows on which were carved the sayings of Atatürk, and the sarcophagus room itself. The names of the towers are as follows: Liberty, Independence, Law, Republic, Revolution, National Pact, 23rd April, Peace, Mehmetçik (the Turkish Soldier) and Victory. Emin Barin was the one selected to carve these names on the stones of the towers. He used the ancient Roman lettering style.
These and all the writings on the tomb are rendered in gold. The most magnificient section of the memorial is reached via 42 steps to a height of 40 metres and having a width of 60 metres. It is surrounded by rock pieces. The sarcophagus has two windows through one of which Ankara Castle can be seen. Above the other window is written Atatürk's famous saying “One day my humble body will become soil for sure but the Turkish republic will remain for eternity.” Atatürk's beloved mortal remains are laid under the ground floor of the mausoleum.