{"id":28210,"date":"2025-09-17T15:05:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T12:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/?page_id=28210"},"modified":"2025-11-07T10:49:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:49:28","slug":"record-and-preserve-cultural-heritage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.khas.edu.tr\/en\/record-and-preserve-cultural-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Record And Preserve Cultural Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Kadir Has University (KHAS) recognizes that sustainability extends beyond environmental responsibility to include the preservation of cultural identity and collective memory. The university is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage such as local traditions, languages, folklore, and the lived experiences of diverse communities.<\/p>

Guided by this holistic understanding of sustainability, KHAS carries out various projects and community initiatives that protect and transmit cultural and historical knowledge. These efforts help strengthen intergenerational dialogue, support social inclusion, and contribute to the preservation of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s rich cultural heritage.<\/p>

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Rezan Has Museum<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The Rezan Has Museum<\/a>, located within Kadir Has University, stands out as one of Istanbul\u2019s prominent university museums. Recognized as a private museum by the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism and audited by the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, it serves as a cultural bridge connecting the rich historical legacy of the past with the vibrant artistic world of today.<\/p>

The museum, housed in a 17th-century Ottoman building with an 11th-century Byzantine cistern, preserves a significant collection that includes nearly 9,000 years of archaeological artifacts, as well as documents and objects from the historic Cibali Tobacco and Cigarette Factory, acquired in 2009. Open daily from 09:00 to 18:00 (except on the first day of religious holidays and January 1st), Rezan Has Museum continues to contribute to the global arts and heritage scene with its ongoing commitment to cultural preservation and engagement.<\/p>

The museum organized 1 seminar, 6 panels, 1 children\u2019s workshop, and 2 guided tours within the framework of INRAP\u2019s European Archaeology Days. Together with its newly launched selection, these events reached a total of 4,344 people. Over the course of the academic year, the museum welcomed 15,103 visitors.<\/p>

For Kadir Has University students and staff, the museum conducted 7 guided tours, 5 adult workshops, and 4 workshops within summer and winter school programs, hosting a total of 53 participants.<\/p>

Through its updated websites \u2014 www.kayipdiller.com and www.rhm.org.tr \u2014 as well as its presence on Sketchfab and Google Arts & Culture, the museum reached 49,543 online visitors. Social media and YouTube announcements further extended its outreach to approximately 77,000 people.<\/p>

In accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the museum offered free admission every Thursday for all students and on designated days for all visitors. Within this framework, 6,281 visitors from 162 educational institutions and 449 visitors from 18 community groups of various age categories were hosted free of charge.<\/p>

Rezan Has Museum has also made significant contributions to academic research. Three researchers from different institutions studied three distinct archaeological artifacts from the museum\u2019s collection for their academic work. Additionally, one researcher used seven photographs from the Cibali Tobacco Factory Album in educational videos.<\/p>

Within the scope of international academic collaborations, the museum supported several foreign researchers by providing access to museum publications, online exhibition materials, and visual resources. One researcher received photographs from the Cibali Tobacco Factory Album, and another was provided with a visual from the online exhibitions. Furthermore, a researcher from Slovenia visited the museum to study artifacts and is currently preparing an academic project based on this research.<\/p>

Conservation and restoration work continued intensively in the museum\u2019s two restoration laboratories, resulting in 22 restored artifacts being added to the museum inventory this year.<\/p>

Rezan Has Museum continues to attract great interest from university students and staff, local residents, children, researchers, and art and culture enthusiasts. Through its contributions to culture, art, and archaeology, the museum continues to generate value for both the city and the academic community.<\/p>

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European Archaeology Days 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

The European Archaeology Days event was held at Rezan Has Museum on Friday, June 14th, 2024, featuring a guided tour and a visit to the restoration workshop. Supported by the French Ministry of Culture since 2010 and organized by the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP), the European Archaeology Days took place between June 14\u201316, 2024, with the participation of Rezan Has Museum.<\/p>

Located on the basement floor of Kadir Has University\u2019s historic building, the Rezan Has Museum is a unique cultural space that incorporates the remains of a 17th-century Ottoman structure and an 11th-century Byzantine cistern. Since its opening in 2007, the museum has displayed a wide collection of archaeological artifacts ranging from the Neolithic to the Seljuk Periods, as well as historical documents and industrial objects from the Cibali Tobacco Factory.<\/p>

During the event, participants were welcomed by the museum\u2019s experts at Kadir Has University, followed by a guided tour through the exhibition. The tour concluded with a visit to the Byzantine cistern and the restoration studio, offering participants an in-depth look at the museum\u2019s conservation practices and historical context.<\/p>

Anatolian Languages and Cultures Panel Series at Rezan Has Museum<\/strong><\/p>

Organized within the framework of the Whispers of Extinct Languages III online exhibition, the Anatolian Languages and Cultures Panel Series continues to bring together distinguished scholars of Ancient History, Classical Philology, and Archaeology at the Rezan Has Museum, located within Kadir Has University in Istanbul.<\/p>

Each panel offers a platform for experts to discuss the evolution of ancient Anatolian languages, scripts, and cultures, providing the public with the opportunity to engage with academic research in a museum setting. The series is free of charge and open to everyone, reflecting Kadir Has University\u2019s commitment to public engagement and cultural accessibility.<\/p>