Interactive Museum Brings Exhibits to Life at BRTK
Deputy Prime Minister, Fikri Ataoğlu, recently visited the Kaleburnu excavation site to gather information about the upcoming museum project. The museum, which is planned to showcase artifacts from the Kaleburnu King Tombs excavation, is said to be the first of its kind in Cyprus with the unique feature of an “on-site exhibition.”
During the visit, Ataoğlu was joined by officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment, including Undersecretary Serhan Aktuç, Director of the Department of Antiquities and Museums Emine Ziba, and Project Head Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent Kızılduman. They explored the excavations at Kaleburnu King’s Hill and the Negnopol area, where a variety of artifacts such as pottery, bronze items, human skeletons, and tools were uncovered.
The museum project, spearheaded by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kızılduman, aims to not only exhibit these historical findings but also include a documentary of the excavation process, a memory room, and an application research unit for educational purposes.
Ataoğlu emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations, stating, “The work done is very important for us and future generations. We will continue to do the necessary work in this direction.” He expressed gratitude to the technical team and the Republic of Turkey’s Development and Economic Cooperation Office for their support.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kızılduman also recognized the significance of the rich cultural assets in the region, spanning from the pre-Neolithic Period to the end of the Ottoman Period. The collaboration between the government and the Eastern Mediterranean University in this excavation project has been vital in uncovering and preserving Cyprus’s historical heritage.
