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Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Gezi Park was only one of 1,014 properties that were handed over to fused foundations, the General Directorate of Foundations explained.

Court says ‘historical building shall be preserved’, but it is already demolished

Court says ‘historical building shall be preserved’, but it is already demolished

Making a statement about the court verdict on Historical Bartın Occupational High School, the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects says, “Justice delayed is justice denied. We will struggle to ensure that the building will be constructed again.”

10 February 2021

2,700-year-old tumuli in Manisa destroyed by treasure hunters

ON UNESCO TENTATIVE LIST

2,700-year-old tumuli in Manisa destroyed by treasure hunters

Located in Ahmetli district in Manisa province, the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe, which are also on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, have been damaged by treasure hunters. The tumuli were considered to be “the pyramids of Anatolia.”

4 February 2021

Frescoes in İstanbul’s Chora Museum covered up ahead of first Friday prayer

Frescoes in İstanbul’s Chora Museum covered up ahead of first Friday prayer

Converted into a mosque, Chora (Kariye) Museum’s frescoes and mosaics have been covered up with a white curtain. Dating back to the Byzantine period when it was built as a monastery, the museum is expected to be opened to worship this Friday.

28 October 2020

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage, the second biggest wooden building of the world, has been selected to the “7 Most Endangered programme 2018” by Europa Nostra, which was established for the protection of cultural heritage in Europe.

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

In a report on the Sur district of Diyarbakır, the HDP has said that 90 civilians and 71 security staff have lost their lives and that historical buildings in the district have been destroyed in the curfews and operations.

7 September 2016

Hasankeyf Shortlisted Among 7 Most Endangered Cultural Heritage

Hasankeyf Shortlisted Among 7 Most Endangered Cultural Heritage

Ancient City of Hasankeyf and its surrounding to be submerged because of dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant (HES) surrounding has been shortlisted for Seven Most Endangered program 2016 by Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute.

‘Risk Management Plan’ for Cultural Heritage in Diyarbakır

ICOMOS ICORP

‘Risk Management Plan’ for Cultural Heritage in Diyarbakır

ICOMOS ICORP Turkish National Committee has called for the cultural heritage in Diyarbakır to be protected.

11 December 2015

124 Monumental, 410 Registered Buildings Under Threat

124 Monumental, 410 Registered Buildings Under Threat

Chamber of Architects calling for the protection of damaged cultural properties in Sur district has reminded of the international treaties.

9 December 2015

Ancient City to be Inundated Under Dam Reservoir

HASANKEYF

Ancient City to be Inundated Under Dam Reservoir

Ministers Veysel Eroğlu and Mehmet Şimşek met with protests during a visit they paid to Hasankeyf, an ancient city in the southeastern province of Batman dating back to at least 12,000 years ago and that is to be inundated under a dam reservoir, causing irreversible damage to history and nature.

31 August 2012 Nilay Vardar

Culture Minister Impassive as Ancient Spa Settlement is Doomed

ALLIANOI

Culture Minister Impassive as Ancient Spa Settlement is Doomed

Assoc. Prof. Yaraş, head of the Excavation Board, announced to carry on with their protest against covering the ancient city of Alllianoi in concrete because of the flooding of the Yortanlı Dam. The Chamber of Environmental Engineers called Minister of Culture Günay to resign.

23 September 2010 Selin Altunkaynak