Cultural Heritage Of Aydın

Study of Aydin's tangible cultural heritage takes its history as far back as the prehistoric period. Located on fertile land as well as on important thoroughfares and due to the city's commercial status, Aydin has repeatedly been devastated by wars waged by powers on quests to expand their own territories. In antiquity cities like Tralles and Aphrodisias made their mark with products such as pottery, sculpture and leather. Miletus harbour boosted the city's commerce and economy. Together with the photographers Ali Konyali and Tarkan Kutlu we travelled the length and breadth of Aydin for Cultural Heritage of Aydin, and esteemed experts in the field, academics and researchers, have contributed with their articles. Kenan Eren wrote about Aphrodisias, Volkmar Von Graeve-Hasibe Akat Islam about Miletus, Suat Ateslier about the other ancient cities, Murat Çekilmez about sculpture in and around Aydin and Mükerrem Kürüm about Aydin's architectural heritage. If we have succeeded in conveying the soul of the city of Aydin, which makes such an indelible impression with its sea, nature and cultural heritage, we shall be very happy...(Tanitim Bülteninden)