Minister Ersoy: “We have completed an important arrangement protecting the historical texture in Knidos.”
The renovation works at the Knidos Ruins in the Datça district of Muğla have been completed. While the historical texture was preserved through implementations carried out within the "Heritage to the Future" vision, sustainable use of the area was strengthened, and the ancient city was made ready for visits with its new look.
The arrangements implemented at the Knidos Ruins aim to balance the protection of historical heritage with the organization of the site's use. Interventions made with consideration to the natural and archaeological integrity of the ancient city preserve the existing structure while enabling a more orderly and controlled experience of the area.
MINISTER ERSOY REVEALED THE DETAILS OF THE WORKS
Cultural and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy provided information about the works carried out at the site through his social media accounts. Minister Ersoy noted that within the scope of the "Heritage to the Future" project, the problem of insufficient parking capacity, especially during peak tourism periods, was addressed.
The statement also mentioned that physical damage caused by waves and wind in areas in contact with the sea was repaired, and new walking routes were created to ensure the safe flow of visitors.
"WE ARE DETERMINED TO CARRY OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE INTO THE FUTURE"
In his post where he thanked the teams contributing to the project, Minister Ersoy said: “We have completed an important arrangement protecting the historical texture and strengthening the sustainability of the area in Knidos. Through the works we carried out at the Knidos Ruins in Muğla Datça, we solved the issue of parking capacity experienced during busy periods. We prevented physical damage occurring in areas in contact with the sea and implemented improvements while creating new walking routes. In line with our 'Heritage to the Future' vision, we continue steadfastly to protect and carry our cultural heritage into the future. I thank everyone involved in this valuable work, especially our teams from the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums.”
Environmental organization applications at the Knidos Ruins were conducted according to the project approved by the relevant board. The works were completed by 2026, and provisional acceptance of the area was made.
Archaeological and structural activities in the ancient city, carried out in cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Selçuk University, have been continued since 2012 by Prof. Dr. Ertekin Doksanaltı and his team.
