The Museums Week Opening Cocktail, held under the sponsorship of the Alanya Tourist Operators Association (ALTİD), was attended by Alanya District Governor Hasan Tanrıseven, Alanya Deputy Mayor Ali Yenialp, Alanya Archaeology Museum Director Seher Türkmen, Türkiye Hotel Association (TÜROFED) Board Member and ALTİD President Burhan Sili, Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALTSO) President Mehmet Şahin, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB) Alanya Regional Executive Board (BYK) President Suat Çavuşoğlu, citizens, and students.
“ALANYA IS AN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM”
Speaking after a moment of silence and the recitation of the National Anthem, Museum Director Türkmen stated that the museum in Alanya hosts artifacts dating from 12,000 BC to the 20th century. Deputy Mayor Yenialp expressed that awareness was raised through activities held during Museums Week, as declared by UNESCO. Emphasizing that Alanya possesses cultural and historical values as a living open-air museum, Yenialp stated that they are working in cooperation with all institutions to ensure the preservation of these shared values.
“ENTRY INTO THE UNESCO HERITAGE LIST”
“WE ARE SUPPORTING THEIR WORK”
Finally taking the floor, District Governor Tanrıseven stated that Alanya Castle ranks among the most visited archaeological sites in Antalya, saying, “We are supporting the efforts being made for this castle to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.” Following the protocol speeches, young students performed a theater show titled “King Midas’s Donkey Ears” and had an enjoyable day by excavating previously placed pots underground in the museum garden using archaeological excavation techniques.