TTK Launches Online Turkish History Dictionary for 95th Anniversary
The Turkish Historical Society (TTK) has launched the online version of its newly prepared 'Encyclopedic Dictionary of Turkish History' to commemorate its 95th anniversary. TTK President Professor Yüksel Özgen announced that the digital platform currently features nearly 700 entries, with a long-term objective to expand the database to 10,000 entries. The dictionary was developed over a two-year period to enhance accessibility to historical resources. In conjunction with the digital launch, the TTK opened a special exhibition at its Sıhhiye building in Ankara. This exhibition highlights the development of the society's specialized library, which houses approximately 270,000 materials, including books, journals, maps, and photographs. Notable items on display include contributions from prominent donors and a Latin-language book on the history of Jerusalem dating back to 1516. The exhibition, which underscores the library's significance as a research hub for scholars globally, will remain open to the public until May 15. This initiative aims to celebrate the institution's legacy while modernizing access to Turkey's historical records.
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TTK Launches Online Turkish History Dictionary for 95th Anniversary
The Turkish Historical Society (TTK) has launched the online version of its newly prepared 'Encyclopedic Dictionary of Turkish History' to commemorate its 95th anniversary. TTK President Professor Yüksel Özgen announced that the digital platform currently features nearly 700 entries, with a long-term objective to expand the database to 10,000 entries. The dictionary was developed over a two-year period to enhance accessibility to historical resources. In conjunction with the digital launch, the TTK opened a special exhibition at its Sıhhiye building in Ankara. This exhibition highlights the development of the society's specialized library, which houses approximately 270,000 materials, including books, journals, maps, and photographs. Notable items on display include contributions from prominent donors and a Latin-language book on the history of Jerusalem dating back to 1516. The exhibition, which underscores the library's significance as a research hub for scholars globally, will remain open to the public until May 15. This initiative aims to celebrate the institution's legacy while modernizing access to Turkey's historical records.
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