11/3/2026
Our Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Nadir Alpaslan, and his accompanying delegation visited and conducted on-site inspections at the following historic sites in Gaziantep:
During the visit, ongoing efforts to preserve our historical and cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations were evaluated.
"As for the issues related to the foundations, it is known that foundations constitute an important asset of our country. I hope that all members of Council of Ministers together with the Ministry Of Religious Affairs and even the Supreme Assembly examine this issue with great care and that this great institution is protected from devastation and made useful for our country in order to ensure that our country can benefit from this asset as necessary."
Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK
1 March 1922, TBMM
"The founder's requirement is like the word of Allah and his prophet"
Sinan AKSU
General Director of Foundations
"Waqfs are the emergence of the divine order “you should compete for favor and taqwa”
Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN
TR PRESIDENT
"The understanding of the foundation in our civilization is the formation of the spiritual consciousness that it brings to us."
MEHMET NURİ ERSOY
Minister Of Culture and Tourism
