Research Article

Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ

Number: 66 December 25, 2024
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Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ

Abstract

This article explores the significance of cultural heritage conservation and archaeological heritage in sustainable development, focusing on Tekirdağ, Turkey’s region with a rich archaeological heritage. Turkey faces threats like rapid urbanization, smuggling, terrorism, war, and climate change, which pose challenges to protecting archaeological materials. Museums play a vital role in understanding and preserving cultural heritage sustainably. They act as public spaces that contribute to urban identity and raise awareness through exhibitions and educational programs. Archaeological museums, specifically, have the potential to promote cultural tourism and support economic development by attracting tourists and creating job opportunities for local communities. This article discusses the possibility of a contemporary and sustainable archaeological museum in Tekirdağ, addressing the weaknesses of the city's existing museums. In this context, the article focuses on the museum proposal incorporating contemporary architecture, interactive exhibition techniques, and technological innovations like augmented reality and virtual tours for Tekirdağ. In the second part of the article, the design of an interactive archeological museum for Tekirdağ is presented based on the proposals of architecture students at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University. Design proposals show that these advancements would make the visitor experience more engaging and accessible, showcasing the city’s past and contributing to education, culture, and tourism to preserve its heritage for future generations.

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Ethical Statement

This study was prepared in compliance with scientific search and publication ethics. No content requires permission from Ethical Board or any legal/special license in this study. As the author of the article, I signed our declaration certifying that there was no conflict of interest within the article preparation process.

Thanks

We would like to thank our students Eda Gül, Hüseyin Cevher Akbaş and Hakan Altundal who contributed to this article with their designs.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urban Archeology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 25, 2024

Publication Date

December 25, 2024

Submission Date

July 14, 2024

Acceptance Date

September 20, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 66

APA
Özmen, S. S., & Özdamar, E. G. (2024). Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 66, 191-204. https://doi.org/10.53568/yyusbed.1516094
AMA
1.Özmen SS, Özdamar EG. Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2024;(66):191-204. doi:10.53568/yyusbed.1516094
Chicago
Özmen, Seher Selin, and Esen Gökçe Özdamar. 2024. “Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, nos. 66: 191-204. https://doi.org/10.53568/yyusbed.1516094.
EndNote
Özmen SS, Özdamar EG (December 1, 2024) Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 66 191–204.
IEEE
[1]S. S. Özmen and E. G. Özdamar, “Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ”, Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, no. 66, pp. 191–204, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.53568/yyusbed.1516094.
ISNAD
Özmen, Seher Selin - Özdamar, Esen Gökçe. “Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 66 (December 1, 2024): 191-204. https://doi.org/10.53568/yyusbed.1516094.
JAMA
1.Özmen SS, Özdamar EG. Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2024;:191–204.
MLA
Özmen, Seher Selin, and Esen Gökçe Özdamar. “Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, no. 66, Dec. 2024, pp. 191-04, doi:10.53568/yyusbed.1516094.
Vancouver
1.Seher Selin Özmen, Esen Gökçe Özdamar. Sustainable Archaeological Heritage: An Interactive Museum for Teki̇rdağ. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2024 Dec. 1;(66):191-204. doi:10.53568/yyusbed.1516094

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