Although it is not known when the castle built on the mound in the centre of Gaziantep was built, it is known that it was used for observation purposes during the Roman period. Gaziantep Castle has been restored many times throughout history and took its final form with a restoration in the early 2000s. ‘Gaziantep Defence and Heroism Panorama Museum’ is located in one of the galleries inside the castle. In addition, the ruins of buildings such as hammams and mosques can be observed at the top of the castle.

Panorama 25 December Gaziantep Defense Heroism Panorama and Museum, which reveals all aspects of the defence shown by the people of Antep against the British and French occupation, serves with a full panoramic painting 12 meters high and 120 meters long, 3 dioramas, 13 paintings, and museum exhibition area and Conference Hall. In addition, there are Gaziantep History Research Centre, souvenir shops, children's playgrounds, cinevision room, cafe and restaurant sections in the museum garden.

Este museo, que narra la resistencia de Gaziantep durante la Guerra de Independencia, está ubicado en un edificio histórico de 12 habitaciones. En él se exhiben documentos cronológicos sobre la defensa de Gaziantep, así como piezas de armas pertenecientes a ingleses y franceses, y objetos utilizados por los ciudadanos, como pistolas, escopetas, espadas, dagas, picos y palas.

El Monumento a las Mujeres Mártires fue erigido por el Ayuntamiento Metropolitano de Gaziantep en memoria de 83 mujeres que cayeron como mártires en la Guerra de Independencia. Es el primer monumento en Turquía construido en honor a las mujeres mártires. Según los registros del Estado Mayor, 6,317 personas de Antep murieron en la Guerra de Independencia, de las cuales 83 eran mujeres. Debido a que las mujeres mártires fueron enterradas en la Mezquita Boyacı, el monumento se construyó en el patio de la Mezquita Boyacı en el distrito de Şahinbey.