Content tagged with cultural heritage

Armenia to support for the restoration of Palmyra
Armenia to support for the restoration of Palmyra
Armenian Ministry of Culture announced that they will provide support for the restoration of Palmyra, which was taken back by Assad regime's army on March.
30 May 2016 Haber Merkezi
“7-thousand-years-old Suriçi is a plain land now”
“7-thousand-years-old Suriçi is a plain land now”
With the lifting of the curfew in some places of Sur, which lasted for 6 months, the extent of the devastation is revealed. In fact, according to the people who saw the region, the real devastation happened in the places that are still under curfew.
25 May 2016 Gözde Kazaz
Surp Giragos received its award in Istanbul
Surp Giragos received its award in Istanbul
Europa Nostra Award ceremony was held in Istanbul because of the ongoing curfew in Diyarbakir. Speaking at the ceremony, Diyarbakir Surp Giragos Armenian Church Foundation Chair Ergun Ayık said, “We wish we held this ceremony in our church. We miss the good old days.”
6 May 2016 Uygar Gültekin
Treasure is above the ground
Treasure is above the ground
Hrant Dink Foundation's studies on cultural heritage continues. After the inventory of the structures of Armenians, Greeks, Syriacs and Jews in Turkey is taken, the foundation focused on the cultural heritage of Kayseri. In late 19th century, one third of Kayseri's population consisted of Christians. Though it is a rich country in terms of cultural heritage, there are few studies on the city.
1 March 2016 Uygar Gültekin
Cultural inventory of a civilization destroyed revealed
Cultural inventory of a civilization destroyed revealed
Cultural Heritage Map of Turkey is created at the end of a months-long study and research. Thanks to the project of Hrant Dink Foundation, an interactive online map is created. Through this map, it is possible to list and examine the sanctuaries, schools, hospitals and cemeteries of Armenians, Greeks, Syriacs and Jews in Turkey.
5 February 2016 Uygar Gültekin