Within the scope of the Antalya Culture Road Festival, the launch of the book "A Tribute to İsmail Karamut," which is based on excavations and research conducted at the ancient city of Syedra, was held at the ancient city of Syedra.
With the collaboration and support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Alanya Municipality, ALTAV, and ALTİD, opening speeches were held for the event. Dr. İsmail Karamut, who initiated the excavation in 1994, spoke about the location and panoramic views of Syedra, known locally as Asartepe within the borders of Alanya, highlighting its status as one of the most magnificent cities of the Roman Empire, with its colonnaded street, bathhouse, theater, and temple. He also mentioned the environmental cleanup efforts that began in 1994, which included the structures and movable artifacts. He stated that excavations in Syedra resumed in 2019 and were transformed into continuous excavations lasting 12 months with the permission of the ministry. A book launch was held showcasing the architectural features and findings from the excavation work carried out in Syedra between 1994 and 2022. The event attracted significant interest.