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HUGE GRANT FROM PROFESSOR KORFMAN

The death of Professor Manfred Korfman, who had  headed the excavations in the ancient city Troia for 18 years, deeply upset everyone around the world. This week it is annouced that the library of Professor Korfman which includes 200 thousand books will be brought to Canakkale. In the meeting of the Canakkale Chamber of Trade and Industry, the responsible of Troia Excavation Committee, archeolog Rustem ASLAN, told that Professor Korfman has granted his grand library including 200 thousand valuable books to the Canakkale Tubingen Troia Association. Mr ASLAN added that they are  looking for a suitable place in order to exhibit these valuable books.

THE MYSTERY OF THE ANCIENT PARION

The findings of the 2005 excavation period of the ancient city Parion has been delivered to the Canakkale Archeology Museum. The head of the excavations team, Professor Cevat BASARAN from Ataturk University, told that in the excavation period of 2005, 4 ancient tombs had been found. Among those tombs, 2 of them were opened and several objects have been identified. Two golden crowns,which thought to be 2000 year old,  two ancient gold coins which has the figure of 'god of sun', bull figured necklace, a gold ring with valuable jewelery, earring which has eros figure on it, a bronze amphore, and a dagger were found in the ancient tombs.  Furthermore 150 ancient object were identified in the 2005 excavation period of the ancient city Parion. The 2005 excavation period of the ancient city Parion will be completed on August 20.  Professor Basaran claimed the biggest problem of the excavation team as the insufficient budget.

MARK WEBBER VISITED THE ANZAC COVE

The famous formula 1 driver of BMW Williams Team, Mark WEBBER, came to Canakkale in order to visit the Gallipoli Historical National Park. Mr Webber came to the Gallipollipoli Peninsula from Istanbul early in the morning and visited the Lone Pine, and Anzac Cove Memorials. Mark Webber also traced the grave of his grandfather. Mr Webber told that he is extremely happy to be on the holy lands of the Gallipoli Peninsula.

CANAKKALE IS CRYING FOR THE HERO OF TROY

Professor Manfred KORFMAN had been working on the ancient city Troia for 18 years and he had achieved great success with his finding in the national and international press.  Professor KORFMAN was working for Tubingen University, Germany and working as an advisor for Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Archeology Department. Professor KORFMAN had several awards during his long lasting studies on the ancient Troia such as 'Special Success Award' of Turkey Historical, Cultural Heritage and Art Awards in 1998 and 'Encouraging Living Together Award'  of Helga and Edzart Reuter Association in 2001. Professor Korfman had performed great work on the establishment of Canakkale - Tubingen - Troia Association, was nominated as the chairman in 2004.It is annouced that the funeral will be on tuesday in Germany.

THE HISTORICAL DIVING IS STARTING

The Sunk Battleships of the Gallipoli Campaign have been explored day by day.  90 years after the Gallipoli Campaign of the first World War, the famous sunk Brititish Battleship 'Goliath' will be viewed in the coordination of documentary producer, Savas KARAKAS, Tukey Underwater Archeology Society (TINA), and professional sailor, Enes EDIS. Mr EDES will provide the technical details of the diving to the Goliath. Mr KARAKAS told that the Sunk British Battleship 'Goliath' will be viewed in the impressive waters of Morto Bay for the first time after the Gallipoli Campaign. The videos of the diving to the 'Goliath' will be shown on the National Geographic TV as a documentary.

EXCAVATIONS GET STARTED IN THE PARION ANCIENT CITY

The archeological excavation period in the Parion ancient city is started  in the Kemer village of Canakkale.  With the permission of Cultural Heritages and Museums General  Directorship, the excavation team will explore the lifestyle and culture of the ancient city Parion. The excavation team will be directed by Professor Cevat BASARAN from Atataurk University with 7 academics and 35 archeology students. The excavation period will continue for 45 days. Professor BASARAN has been working on the ancient city Parion for about 9 years and stated the goal of the excavation period of the 2005 as to reach the graves appeared in the necropole area of the ancient city Parion

THE  CAMPUS LIKE A HOLIDAY VILLAGE

The Dardonos Campus of Canakkale Onsekizmart University is serving like a holiday village in the summer period. The campus wellcomes not only the university students but also the tourists and local people around. The Dardonos Campus is located between Canakkale - Izmir road, and can serve 1000 people in its nice beach. Students, and Academics can also benefit from the accomodation facilities of the Dardonos Campus. The Dardonos settlement is located on 390.000 meter square area with beach, sport, catering and accomodation facilities. The director of the Dardonos Campus, Selahattin BOZKURT, told that there  are 68 rooms and 100 pax capacity seminar room in the settelement. The university organises national and international meetings and summer schools here. In addition, the campus offers excellent opportunities for water sports such as wind surfing. In fine weather, staff, students and other local residents make use of the beach and catering facilities for a pleasant day out, and those from farther afield can enjoy a peaceful holiday here. Up to 280 guests can be accommodated in the bungalow terraces and the dining and conference halls  have a total seating capacity of 500. There is a games and television room and the sports hall has facilities for playing basketball and volleyball. There is also a tennis court and an open air swimming pool. A disco and bar provide entertaintment facilities. The Faculties of Fisheries and Agriculture make use of both the land and the sea at this campus to carry out various educational and scientific projects. In addition, students of the College of Tourism and Hotel Management are provided with opportunities for practical training.

WINE PRODUCTION IN THE INTEPE VILLAGE OF CANAKKALE

It is announced that the factory that would be built in the intepe district of Canakkale has a capacity of 100 tones wine production. The chief of Intepe Muniplicity, Alaattin OZKURNAZ, told that in the Canakkale province although the most fertile grapes are grown in Bozcaada and Intepe district,  there is no wine production in the Intepe due to lack of any factory. Mr OZKURNAZ told their projects as follow."Last year we have produced 7 tones boutique home made wines with 50 family in Intepe. With the positive results we have obtained with this boutique production, we have decided to build a wine factory in Intepe. "In intepe about 3 thousand tones grapes is grown, and with this potential the local people would produce their own in the propesed boutique wine factory. Mr OZKURNAZ told that they have contacts with the Italian authorities from the Nemi city in order to export the produced wines in Intepe. Mr OZKURNAZ added that their goal is to make Intepe as the second center after Bozcaada for wine production in the Canakkale province.

EXCAVATION PERIOD IN THE ANCIENT TROIA GET STARTED

The excavation period for 2005 in the world-famous ancient city Troia have started. It is annouced that the excavation period will be directed by the Professor of  Tubingen University, Manfred Osman KORFMAN,  50 scientists from 12 countries have taken their place in the excavation team. In the excavation programme the preliminary work which was started in 2004 would continue. The studies in 2004 will be taken into consideration more deeply. The proposed earthquakes which had supposed to destroy the ancient Troy 6 and 7 will be taken into consideration with further proofs.  The excavation period for 2005 is planned to be completed  on August 30,2005.

CANAKKALE ON FOCUS

Former general manager of culture and tourism ministery , Orhan KALKAN,  told that for the development of Canakkale Tourism, the present  infrastructure should be improved. Orhan KALKAN came to Canakkale as the tourism inspector of Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Mr KALKAN claimed that Canakkale is using less that 15% of her touristical potential. Mr KALKAN addded that Canakkale should be taken  into the 'Tourism area and center' by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with subject to the 2366th law. Furthermore Mr KALKAN told that the concept of the historical bazaar with mirros and the clock tower square should be improved. Mr KALKAN insisted on the investment for alternative tourism resources in order to increase the number of accomodation more than one day per guest in Canakkale.
TROIAN HORSE LOVERS GET MARRIED

Last year, the famous Troian Horse used in the popular Hollywood movie, was brought to Canakkale with the efforts of the Culture and Tourism Ministry and The Muniplicity of Canakkale. In the reconstruction work of the giant Troian horse used in Troy movie, the German engineer, Erik LUDWIG, and the interpreter of the German constraction crew, Semra BEDER, have fall in love with each other. Yesterday their mysterious love has been concluded with marriage. The couple told that Troian Horse is the source of their love.  The couple plan to live in Canakkale

WORLD TOUR WITH YACHT

Ali and Nilgun Gunduz couple have started their world tour with their 'Vagabond' yacht from the Canakkale Marine. Gunduz couple told that they have been travelling with their yacht for years and participated several yacht rallies. Mr Gunduz told that they are ready for their dream trip which will last about 5 years. In their route the couple will follow the Aegean coasts for a while then track the Greek, Italian and Spanish coasts. Next, they will head to Carribean Islands. In their trip, Mrs Gunduz will record all the trip. The Gunduz couple plans to perform a documentary with the videos of their world trip.

 

HISTORY RISING FROM THE SOIL OF GALLIPOLI PENINSULA

Several objects from the Gallipoli Campaign has appeared on the souls of the Gallipoli Peninsula. After the heavy rain on sunday, several objects such as bullets, knifes, shrapnels and so on have become visible on  the Historical Gallipoli National Park. The villagers of Alcitepe told that they always encounter with such kind of objects from the Gallipoli Campaign after the heavy rains.The objects found in the area are exhibeted in the private gallery of Alcitepe village. Tourists who have encountered with the objects on the souls of the Gallipoli was impressed with mystery of Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park.

EXCAVATION PERIOD HAS STARTED IN THE ANCIENT CITY TROIA

It is announced that the year 2005 excavation period of the ancient city Troia will start on July 14, 2005. It is told that the excavation will be directed by the Professor of Tubingen University, Manfred KORFMAN, with a team of 70 archaeologists from 13 countries. It is planned to continue the work on the uncompleted areas, which was started in 2004. The excavation period for 2005 will finish on September 15, 2005. After the Hollywood movie 'Troy', the famous ancient city is attracting increasing tourists from all over the world.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH VILLAGE

Envoirement and Forest Ministery representatives annouced that a new project has launced in order to establish a children and youth center in the Historical Gallipoli National Park. In the youth center, accomodation, catering, education and entertainment facilities will be orginised in order to accomodate youths and children all over the Turkey. The propesed location for the children adn youth center is considered as the north of the Alcitepe Village. The area of the center is proposed about 18 hectars on the former miltary gunner base beside the Alcitepe Village. The complex is proposed to accomodate 300 children and youths. On the other hand an information center with regards to the Historical National Gallipoli Park will be launched. The Envoirement and Forest Ministery representatives told that 'the main goal under this project is to introduce and teach the facts of the most important place of Turkey History in gainning liberty.'

TURKISH-GREEK FRIENDSHIP IN CANAKKALE

A group of 70 Greeks came to the Alcitepe (Kirte) village of Canakkale in order to visit their homeland. The Greek group is told to be the descendants of the Greeks, who had immigrated to Greece from the Alcitepe village about 83 years ago. The Greek group firstly visited the houses and envoirement of the Alcitepe village, then the Turkish locals and Greek group had dinner together. The Greek group and local Turks of the village had performed typical folklore dances from Greece and Turkey after the dinner. Both groups told that they are very glad to meet again after years. The local Turks of the Alcitepe village added that they would like to visit the sister village 'Krithia' soon.

LIVE HISTORY GALLERY THE HISTORICAL NATIONAL GALLIPOLI PENINSULA

The researcher and writer, Mehmet Ihsan GENCCAN, and his two friends has opened a live history gallery in the Alcitepe Village of National Historical Gallipoli Park. Mr GENCCAN told that he has been researching on Gallipoli Campaign and published several books and articles. Finally Mr GENCCAN and his two researcher friends has achived their dream. In the live history gallery there several objects with regards to Gallipoli Campaign as well as demostrations of models reflecing some scenes taken from the Gallipoli Campaign. There is also audio support for the visitors. Mr GENCCAN told that their goal is to make the visitors feel the mystery of those days. Mr GENCCAN added that 'the Gallery is attracting huge number of tourists since it was opened

MARMARA YACHT RALLY IS OVER

The Marmara Yacht Rally (MAYRA) is over on the Canakkale Yacht Marine. The rally was started 11 days ago on the Istanbul Atakoy Marine with 20 yachts. The attendants of the rally had a coctail party after the finish in the Canakkale Yacht Marine. The responsible of the Marmara Yacht Rally, Ali GUNDUZ told that they have been organising this rally for 8 years and would continue to do in the coming years. Several guests have attended the finish coctail of the Marmara Yacht Rally

ENVOIREMENT TRAINNING COURSE IN THE IDA MOUNTAIN

A new course will be launched in order to promote the beautiful sites of IDA Mountain of Canakkale. In the scope of the course, the participants will be trainned with regards to eco tourism resources of the IDA Mountain. Doing so, trekking activities and photograph tours will be performed. The tour period will be 5 days including 20 hours theoric, and 30 hours on site trainning. In the weekends the archeological and historical places would be visited in the guidance of professional guides. The costs of the envoirement trainning courses would be 250 ytl for single occupancy and 250 ytl for double occupancy including the lesson fees.

WAR SHELTERS IN CANAKKALE

Researcher and writer, Ramazan EREN, told that he had been gathering information regarding the Turkish Historical Monuments around Canakkale for years. In his long term work, Mr EREN stressed the richeness of Canakkale in terms of historical war shelters. Mr EREN stated that there are 19 war shelters, which were mainly located around the Historical National Gallipoli Park. One of the oldest war shelters can be considered as the 'Anatolia Mecidiye Shelter', which was built by Abdulmecid between the years 1839 and 1861. One of the other historical war shelter was stated as the Bolayir, which was built between the years 1853 - 1856.

RAPID INCREASE IN THE AMERICAN TOURISTS COMING TO CANAKKALE

With its several impressive touristical sites, Canakkale is attracting increasing numbers of tourists all over the world each year. In the last one month, the number of American tourists is rapidly increasing. After the 'Corinthian 2' cruise, a grand yacht called 'Sea Cloud' with its 54 American Passengers came to Canakkale in order to visit the world famous ancient city Troy.