With its mythology inspiring every field of art from the past to the present, and its Aegean, Black Sea, and countless other regions contributing to its rich cultural fabric, Turkey offers an extraordinary experience. To be worthy of this heritage, to live and sustain it with the awareness that it is part of the world’s heritage, certain fundamental pillars must always be in place.

In Turkey, the institutionalisation and regulation of cultural heritage preservation play a vital role in sustainable tourism growth. Laws such as the Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection Law have ensured that heritage sites, monuments, and archaeological remains are carefully preserved for future generations. This commitment to regulation ensures that tourism development does not compromise the integrity of historical landmarks. Through well-structured institutions, Turkey has been able to balance modernisation with preservation, allowing cultural tourism to thrive alongside urban development.

Another important step forward to illustrate the importance of institutional capacity, “Golden Age of Turkish Archaeology - Heritage for the Future” project has begun in 2023. All resources have been mobilised to ensure that in the next four years, our cultural heritage, particularly our ancient sites, will be excavated, restored and preserved. The number of ongoing archaeological........

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