Technical Assistance for EU-Turkey Anatolian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Institute

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Title:Technical Assistance for EU-Turkey Anatolian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Institute

Funding organisation:

EuropeAid

Client(s) / Beneficiary(ies):

EU – Turkey Anatolian Archaeology Institute

Budget:

4,750,500 EUR

Duration:

2019-2022

Background and Context

The project is intended to improve intercultural dialogue between Turkey and the EU by protecting and promoting items of common cultural heritage and by strengthening civil society dialogue on such matters. It will improve access to the archaeological heritage and historical works of ancient Anatolian civilizations by identifying, preserving and promoting the shared values and common cultural heritage of the EU and Turkey through a number of collaborative activities.

Concrete results and outputs

Specifically, under this project, WEglobal will have:

• launched the EU-Turkey Anatolian Archaeology Institute, including its library and laboratory.
• created a digital network to share findings from excavations and other related findings, including international networks.
• increased the visibility of the EU-Turkey Anatolian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Institute in international and domestic forums/ platforms.
• prepared archaeological tour routes.
• enhanced the knowledge and expertise of the target groups through international experience gained through internship programmes.
• strengthened the capacity of the institute and expanded its collaboration with civil society organisations.
• prepared an exit strategy for the project that leaves the institute robust and sustainable.