LAUNCH EVENT OF THE WORK “RESİMLİ TÜRK ABİDELERİ” HELD

The launch event of the nine-volume work Resimli Türk Abideleri (Illustrated Turkish Monuments), prepared for publication by the Turkish Historical Society, was held on September 16, 2025, at the premises of the Atatürk Supreme Council for Culture, Language and History, with the gracious presence of the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.

The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Nadir Alpaslan; President of the Supreme Council Prof. Dr. Derya Örs; President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker; President of the Turkish Historical Society Prof. Dr. Yüksel Özgen; President of the Turkish Language Association Prof. Dr. Osman Mert; President of the Atatürk Culture Center Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeki Eraslan; President of the Atatürk Research Center Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kılınç; members of the Scientific Board of the Turkish Historical Society, as well as numerous academics and distinguished guests.

In his opening speech, Minister Ersoy stated that Yusuf Akyurt, who devoted his life to cultural heritage, had pioneered the establishment of the first museums in Türkiye. Ersoy said:
“Prepared under limited means, Yusuf Akyurt’s Resimli Türk Abideleri was a groundbreaking and pioneering work for its time. Despite the passage of years, the value of this work has only increased, and with the meticulous efforts of our Turkish Historical Society, it has been republished. Initially made accessible in digital format, the work has now been published in nine volumes and presented to the world of culture. Thus, it has become not only a reference for researchers, but also an inspiring resource for young people, students, and art enthusiasts.”

In his speech, President of the Turkish Historical Society Prof. Dr. Yüksel Özgen emphasized that the work was part of a large-scale project initiated by the Society to systematically prepare sources from the past for publication. Highlighting that Resimli Türk Abideleri addresses both the academic community and readers interested in cultural heritage, Özgen said:

“It is clear that this collection will make significant contributions to historical research. These projects are the clearest reflection of our respect for the past and our responsibility toward the future.”

At the conclusion of the event, President of the Supreme Council Prof. Dr. Derya Örs presented Resimli Türk Abideleri to Minister of Culture and Tourism Mr. Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.