Format: On Campus
Number of Students: 5
Project Duration: July 20–24, 2026
Project Supervisor: Ayşe Ece Acar
Research Areas: Cultural Heritage, Law
Daily Supervisor: Ayşe Ece Acar
Application Deadline: June 26, 2026
Project Description:
Turkey is among the leading countries in the world in terms of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The 17th General Conference of UNESCO convened in Paris between October 17 and November 21, 1972, and on November 16, 1972, adopted the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Turkey decided to become a party to the Convention with Law No. 2658 dated April 14, 1982. The Law was approved by the Council of Ministers with Decision No. 8/4788 dated May 23, 1982, and entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette No. 17959 dated February 14, 1983.
There are 22 heritage sites from Turkey inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Additionally, 32 elements from Turkey are included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
The development of cultural heritage awareness is crucial for ensuring the protection of cultural assets in our country. In this context, it is important to increase awareness by examining what cultural heritage is, how historical monuments are protected, the relevant legal regulations, the distinction between tangible and intangible cultural heritage, and especially the UNESCO lists.
About the Project:
The general aim of the project titled “UNESCO Cultural Heritage Lists in Turkey: Protection of Cultural Heritage and Law” is to instill cultural heritage awareness in high school students.
Throughout the study process, Turkey’s cultural heritage elements will be introduced through visually enriched materials. Discussions will focus on what can be done legally to protect these cultural assets, and the relevant legal regulations will be examined in detail.
Project Objectives:
Project Tasks:
Deliverables:
Participation in a congress or conference together with the supervisor (tentative).
Benefits for the Student:
Opportunity to gain detailed knowledge about cultural heritage, UNESCO, elements in Turkey under UNESCO protection, and the legal framework for the protection of historical monuments.
Requirements:
All students who are interested in cultural heritage and the protection of historical monuments are welcome to apply.
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