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Denizcilik Arkeolojisi Dergisi
Denizcilik Arkeolojisi Dergisi Maritime Archaeology Periodical

tInA turKISH unDerwAter ArCHAeOLOGY FOunDAtIOn

F O u n D A t I O n
Founded by a group of maritime-lover businessmen in 1999.

S C O P E

l To make the international society and scientists familiar with our abundant archaeological
cultural heritage in Turkey and its seas. With this idea in mind, to make national and international
publications, and organize conferences, panels, seminars, forums, symposiums, workshops, fairs,
festivities, exhibitions, and artistic activities such as festivals, excursions and meetings.
l To support local and international scientific institutions, museums, and universities involved in
activities of surveys, excavations, conservations and exhibitions under the approval and inspec-
tion of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
l To perform underwater surveys and excavations in our seas using scientific methods and cur-
rent technological facilities under the approval and inspection of the Turkish Ministry of Culture
and Tourism.
l To identify the archaeological artifacts lying underwater, reporting their whereabouts to rele-
vant authorities for protection.
l To seek cooperation with the museums and institutions involved in the field and support their
activities. To ensure enhancement of such museums and cultural activities, and take necessary
steps to provide opportunities for new initiatives.
l To take necessary measures to prevent the pollution of our seas which becomes increasingly
harder to fight back, ensure that such measures are taken, and cooperate with other institutions in
this sense.
l To contribute to the educational and training institutions dealing with our scopes, and provide
scholarships for dedicated students.

e X e C u t I V e C O m m I t t e e

P r e S I D e n t
H. OĞUZ AYDEMİR

M E M B E R S
AYHAN SİCİMOĞLU
KENAN YILMAZ
JEFF HAKKO
ENES EDİS
METİN ATAÇ
ZAFER KIZILKAYA
REpUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

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