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RESEARCH & WRITING

Articles

Reflections on museums, cultural heritage and the field.

The Development of Institutional Museology in Türkiye: From Hagia Irene to Digital Displays

From the first collections at Hagia Irene to contemporary digital museums: the institutions, people and turning points that shaped museology in Türkiye.

Forgeries in Museums: Authenticity, Science and Deception

How do forgeries enter museum collections? Famous cases, scientific methods and the particular challenges facing Türkiye reveal the fragile process of authentication.

The Movement of Cultural Property: A Heritage Journey

From archaeological context to international restitution: the legal, ethical and cultural dimensions of the movement of cultural property.