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Söke, AydınVom 4. Jh. v. Chr. bis heuteEin herausragendes Beispiel ionischer Zivilisation

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Priene Ancient City Site Directorate Local Stakeholder Meeting Held

The Priene Ancient City Site Management organized a Local Stakeholder Meeting in the Güllübahçe, Turunçlar area. The meeting, attended by business owners in the area, the village headman, representatives of the Güllübahçe Atatürk Primary and Secondary School, Söke Yavuz Selim High School, Söke Municipality Culture Directorate, and local residents, included presentations informing participants about the work of the Priene Ancient City Site Directorate and the city's UNESCO World Heritage process. The meeting also discussed the involvement of local residents and businesses in the process. We would like to thank all participants who contributed to the local ownership awareness by attending the meeting, where the views, suggestions, and concerns of the local community and businesses regarding the current situation and expectations of the region were discussed.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Thanks to Söke Municipality and Söke Chamber of Commerce

We would like to thank the Söke Municipality for covering the accommodation and evening meals of the academic group conducting research in the region during the technical trips undertaken by the Landscape Architecture Department of Istanbul Technical University as part of their cultural landscape projects focusing on Priene. We also extend our gratitude to the Söke Chamber of Commerce for organizing the dinner at Karina Restaurant on the second day of the technical trip.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Technical Trip to Söke from Istanbul Technical University Department of Landscape Architecture: "Priene, Cultural Landscape"

An academic group consisting of faculty members and students from the ITU Department of Landscape Architecture visited the Söke region as part of a three-day technical trip for their graduation projects on the topic of "Priene, Cultural Landscape."

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Alan Başkanlığı

As part of a visit by a technical delegation from the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, restoration and cultural heritage projects being carried out in Söke were examined on site.

As part of the visit by the technical delegation from Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, restoration and cultural heritage projects being carried out in Söke were examined on site. The delegation visiting Söke included representatives from the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality's Department of Urban History, Promotion, and Tourism; the Directorate of Historic Structures; the Directorate of Historical Environment and Cultural Assets; the Directorate of Cultural Heritage Management and Promotion; and the Directorate of Protection, Implementation, and Supervision. The delegation also included technical staff, architects, urban planners, restorers, and master builders.

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Alan Başkanlığı

1st Advisory Board Meeting

As the Priene Ancient City Site Directorate, our 1st Advisory Board Meeting, held on December 18–19, 2025, was successfully completed with the participation of academics and experts in their fields from various cities across our country.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Erasmus+ project carried out by the Aydın Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Turkey

Within the scope of the Erasmus+ project carried out by the Aydın Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, we held a presentation and discussion focusing on the ancient city of Priene, covering topics such as urban planning in ancient cities, bringing water resources to the city and their use, and utilizing natural resources.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Erasmus+ Youth Participation Project

As part of the Erasmus+ Youth Participation Project run by the Aydın Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services, an active environmental cleanup activity (plogging) was organized at the ancient city of Priene.

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Alan Başkanlığı

We hosted the "Priene Cultural Heritage and Learning" project team.

We hosted the "Priene Cultural Heritage and Learning" Project team, consisting of teachers from Söke Yavuz Selim Anatolian High School, at the Priene Ancient City Site Directorate.

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UNESCO

UNESCO is a United Nations agency founded in 1945 and headquartered in Paris. It promotes cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication; it contributes to peace and sustainable development by protecting cultural heritage.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Bicycle Tour

Sunday, September 21, 2025. Priene Ancient City Bike Tour organized to draw attention to Priene's UNESCO process.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Priene Area Directorate Stakeholder Search and Information Meetings / Public Institutions and Organizations

The Priene Ancient City Site Management Office organized 'Stakeholder Search and Information' meetings at the Söke Municipality Council Hall on September 16-17-18, 2025, as part of the work related to the nomination process of the Priene Ancient City for the UNESCO World Heritage Permanent List.

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Alan Başkanlığı

THY Visit to Priene

Turkish Airlines (THY) Board of Directors and Executive Committee Chairman Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat visited the ancient city of Priene.

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Priene Area Directorate Stakeholder Search and Information Meetings / NGOs

Priene's journey to UNESCO

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Acropolis Tour

A field survey was conducted during the climb to the summit of the Acropolis Hill in the ancient city of Priene by experts assigned to the Priene Site and Excavation Directorates, and the current situation was assessed.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Visit to the Excavation Directorate by the Field Directorate

The Priene Ancient City Site Management Team visited the city and excavation site to conduct on-site inspections following a meeting with the Priene Excavation Directorate.

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Visit to Priene by IYTE

During the city tour organized by the Architecture Department of Izmir Institute of Technology, we provided information about the ancient city of Priene and the UNESCO processes.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Stakeholder Search and Information Meetings / Academy

The Priene Ancient City Site Management Office organized 'Stakeholder Search and Information' meetings at the Söke Municipality Council Hall on September 16-17-18, 2025, as part of the work related to the nomination process of the Priene Ancient City for the UNESCO World Heritage Permanent List.

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Alan Başkanlığı

Priene Ancient City Site Directorate Advisory Board Meeting

First day of the Advisory Board Meeting of the Priene Ancient City Site Directorate.

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