# AI use in Turkish historical documentaries

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ai-use-in-turkish-historical-documentaries
> Updated: 2026-11-02T16:03:59.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Local municipalities and creators in Turkey are utilizing artificial intelligence to reconstruct historical narratives and cultural heritage through film.

In Antalya, a documentary based on the book by archaeologist Aytaç Dönmez was released to visualize ancient architecture and mythological scenes. The project, directed by Serpil Devrim, combines real footage with AI-generated imagery to make historical narratives more accessible to the public.

Similarly, the Taşköprü Municipality released a 14-minute short film titled ‘7 Kemerli Bir Zaman Geçidi: Taşköprü’. This production, which utilized AI to explore themes of time and civilization, received several international accolades, including nominations and awards at film festivals in Korea, Cannes, and London.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Taşköprü releases AI-assisted short film on local history

Taşköprü Municipality has released an AI-supported short film on YouTube that explores the district's historical and cultural heritage through cinematic storytelling.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/takpr-releases-ai-assisted-short-film-on-local-history

### 2026-10-06: Antalya history documentary uses AI to recreate ancient scenes

A new documentary about Antalya's ancient history, based on Aytaç Dönmez's book, uses AI-generated scenes and real footage to bring the city's cultural heritage to life.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antalya-history-documentary-uses-ai-to-recreate-ancient-scenes

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