Ministry of Culture and Tourism's Inventory Project and Istanbul's Heavy Rainfall Disaster
While approximately 7,000 artifacts have been documented across 18 provinces through the national inventory project of Turkish-Islamic period tombstones and inscriptions, two people lost their lives in the heavy downpour in Istanbul.
Within the scope of the project carried out by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, historical tombstones and inscriptions in Anatolia were recorded digitally, reaching 18 provinces and documenting 7,000 artifacts. At the same time, the heavy rainfall that hit Istanbul caused floods and loss of life.
Scope of National Inventory Studies
The Turkish-Islamic Period Tombstones and Inscriptions National Inventory Project, carried out by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, continues using scientific methods to transfer Anatolia's deep-rooted cultural memory to future generations.
The Extent Reached by Field Studies
Field studies, which were initiated in 4 provinces in 2025 within the scope of the project, were expanded to 18 provinces as of 2026, and documentation processes for a total of approximately 7,000 artifacts have been meticulously completed to date.
Digital Database Target
All data obtained as a result of field studies are aimed to be collected in a common digital database to create Turkey's most comprehensive scientific corpus in this field.
Heavy Rainfall in Istanbul
On the other hand, the heavy rainfall that took effect in Istanbul on October 14, 2026, caused sudden floods and entrapment incidents that adversely affected life throughout the city.
Intervention and Casualties
Despite the intervention efforts carried out in the field by thousands of personnel under the coordination of AFAD, unfortunately, two people lost their lives as a result of the extreme rainfall and the negativities experienced.