24 OCT 2024
Talk location_on Main Hall
Literature and Urban Memory in Bodrum
In the footsteps of the Blue Exile, we explore the literary legacy of Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı and his contributions to Bodrum with esteemed scholars.
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Cultural Heritage Initiative
campaign September 4-5 Grand Launch & Sponsorship arrow_forward A living library dedicated to Bodrum's cultural and maritime memory.
Bodrum City Library is an independent cultural initiative preserving the peninsula's ancient history, the literary legacy of the Fisherman of Halicarnassus, and Mediterranean humanism through digital and physical collections.
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Initiative Founding
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ABOUT US
What is Bodrum City Library?
"Following the Blue Exile, a tranquil cultural harbor where maritime heritage meets modern intellectual discovery."
Explore Our History & Founding arrow_forwardWe are not merely a traditional repository of books; we are the guardians and creators of Bodrum's collective memory, where cultural heritage is shared and reproduced for future generations.
Our library spans from the maritime humanism of Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı (The Fisherman of Halicarnassus) to ancient Halicarnassus relics, local sponge diving oral histories, and contemporary literature workshops. We aim to democratize access to knowledge across the Mediterranean.
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Digital Archive & Research
Rare manuscripts, first edition volumes, and local historical documents are systematically digitized for scholars and public research.
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Community & Volunteering
Enriched by book donations, oral history contributions, and volunteer support, our library is built collaboratively by the community.
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12 NOV 2024
Workshop location_on Open Air Area
Following the Blue Exile: Halicarnassus Workshop
Craft your own literary pieces inspired by the scenic beauty and cultural history of Bodrum.
18 NOV 2024
Conference location_on Conference Hall
Architectural Secrets of Ancient Halicarnassus
An insightful exploration of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus and the ancient urban fabric of Bodrum.
DIGITAL ARCHIVES
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Watch recorded panels, discussions with scholars, and literary conversations on our YouTube channel.
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Researcher & Historian • Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yilmaz
Ancient Harbors and Maritime Trade History of Bodrum
An in-depth analysis of Bodrum's coastline evolution and ancient trading routes from antiquity to the present.
2024-05-12
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Literary Scholars • Sema Sagat & Assoc. Prof. Yalcin I. Gurkan
Unpublished Letters of the Fisherman of Halicarnassus
Scholarly evaluation of Cevat Şakir's personal correspondences reflecting the intellectual atmosphere of Bodrum.
2024-04-18
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