Diyarbakır Culture Road Festival Continued with History and Art on Its Second Day

The Diyarbakır Culture Road Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, offered visitors a packed program on its second day by bringing the city's deep-rooted history and cultural richness together with art events.

Second Day Program of the Festival

In the events where history, theater, and traditional handicrafts came to the forefront, Diyarbakır's memory spanning thousands of years was addressed from various aspects.

Tribute to Gabriel Exhibition

The "Tribute to Gabriel" exhibition opened at the Diyarbakır Culture and Solidarity Foundation Culture and Art House attracted great interest.

In the exhibition, the works of the French archaeologist Albert Louis Gabriel, who played an important role in recording the historical and architectural values of the city, were shared with visitors.

Documents Shedding Light on the Past

Light was shed on the city's past through Gabriel's research conducted in the 1930s and his documents on the historical structures of Diyarbakır.

International Recognition

Works contributing to the international recognition of the city's cultural heritage became one of the focal points of the exhibition.

City of Stone, Space, and Time

One of the remarkable events of the festival was the talk titled "City of Stone, Space, and Time".

In the program, where visual and written sources regarding the history of the city were shared, Diyarbakır's history of approximately 12,000 years was discussed.

Historical Transformation and Fabric

Participants had the opportunity to gain comprehensive information about the historical transformation of the city, which bears the traces of different civilizations.

Silk Weaving Workshop

At the Silk Weaving Workshop held at the Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum, participants closely learned about traditional weaving techniques.

During the hands-on event, many topics ranging from the use of natural materials to weaving methods were covered.