Kastamonu hosts exhibition of 55 historical manuscripts

The Science History and Philosophy Congress has commenced at the Mimar Vedat Tek Culture and Art Center in Kastamonu, Turkey. A central feature of the event is the ‘Kastamonulu Alimler Yazma Eserler Sergisi’ (Kastamonu Scholars Manuscript Exhibition), which brings together 55 historical manuscripts sourced from various libraries across Turkey.

The congress is a collaborative effort between Kastamonu University and the Istanbul Medeniyet University Institute of Science History. Supported by the Kastamonu Governorship and the Presidency of Turkish Manuscripts (TÜYEK), the event has drawn over 100 academics from different regions of the country.

During the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Coşkun Yılmaz emphasized the critical role of knowledge and scholars in the development of societies. Kastamonu University Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamdi Topal highlighted the institution's mission to evaluate this historical heritage through contemporary scientific approaches and pass it on to future generations.