İzmir National Library Rare Works Opened to Visitors for the First Time

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Sixty-one rare works spanning a century of history have begun to be exhibited at AASSM in cooperation with the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and the library.

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İzmir’in nadir eserleri ilk kez gün yüzüne çıktı

Rare century-old works from the collection of the Izmir National Library met with audiences for the first time at the Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center as part of an exhibition prepared in partnership with the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality.

Cultural Journey Began

Rare works preserved in the historical collection of the Izmir National Library came before visitors for the first time with a comprehensive selection.

Widespread Participation Opening

Local administrators, foundation presidents, academics, figures of culture, and numerous citizens attended the opening ceremony.

Sixty-One Valuable Works

A total of sixty-one special works, comprising twenty-six manuscripts, two lithographs, and thirty-three printed publications, are featured in the exhibition.

Historical Sources on Display

Important works such as Düstûrnâme-i Enverî, the first editions of Cihannüma, and rare copies of the Holy Quran are included in the selection.

Importance of Memory Emphasized

Experts stated that the true power of archives gains meaning to the extent that they touch the mind and soul of society.

Open Until November Fifteenth

The exhibition, which makes Izmir's written and cultural heritage visible, can be visited until November fifteenth.