The 800th Anniversary of the Historical Icon Red Tower was Celebrated with a Scientific Workshop in Alanya
In the workshop organized in cooperation with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University and Alanya University, the eight-century-old Kızılkule was discussed with its scientific aspects.
The 800th anniversary of the construction of Alanya's symbolic historical structure, Kızılkule, was celebrated with a special workshop organized in cooperation with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKÜ) and Alanya University. The program titled "Seljuk Heritage Workshops I: 800th Year of Kızılkule", organized by ALKÜ Seljuk Studies Research and Application Center under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Alanya District Governorate, was held at the ALKÜ Faculty of Education Head Teacher Conference Hall.
Rector of Alanya University Prof. attended the workshop. Dr. Turan Sağer, Alanya Deputy Mayor Sadık Dizdaroğlu, ALKÜ Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Işık Bayraktar and Prof. Dr. Atıf Bayramoğlu, academicians, institution representatives and students attended.
“Digital Twin” Project and New Restoration Book Announced
Speaking at the opening of the workshop, Alanya Deputy Mayor Sadık Dizdaroğlu shared the new projects carried out for the historical heritage of the city. Stating that the "Digital Twin" project for Kızılkule was completed in cooperation with a UK-based company, Dizdaroğlu explained that thanks to this work, disabled citizens who cannot physically visit the building can access the tower via the municipality's website. Announcing that the project will be implemented for Alanya Shipyard next year, Dizdaroğlu also delivered the new book, which includes restoration documents and oral history interviews from 1948-1952, to the university archive.
Alanya University Rector Prof. Dr. While Turan Sağer emphasized that it is of great importance for the city's two universities to hold a joint scientific event, ALKÜ Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Işık Bayraktar also stated that the building, built in 1226, is one of the strongest monuments of the Seljuk civilization and sea defense heritage in the Mediterranean.
12 Papers were Presented in Four Sessions
The opening session was opened by Dr. Lecturer International and national researchers made presentations at the workshop directed by member Muzaffer Özgüleş. Prof. from SOAS University of London. Dr. While Scott Redford was making a presentation on the legacy of the architect Abu Ali of Aleppo, Prof. from Akdeniz University. Dr. Osman Eravşar evaluated the Seljuk naval defense system. The organization, in which a total of 12 papers were presented in four sessions, ended the next day with a field trip to Kızılkule, Alanya University and Syedra Ancient City.
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