# Samsun cultural heritage education project

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samsun-cultural-heritage-education-project
> Updated: 2026-10-03T11:51:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) has initiated a project to revitalize the ‘Kurtuluş Yolu’ (Path of Liberation) in Samsun as a cultural heritage route for out-of-class education. Supported by the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality and the TÜBİTAK 2237A program, the project includes a proposal by Coordinator Prof. Dr. Cevdet Yılmaz to rename the route to ‘Millî Mücadele Yolu’ (National Struggle Path) or ‘Millî Mücadele Güzergâhı’ (National Struggle Route) to emphasize Samsun’s role in the National Struggle.

The initiative involves a multidisciplinary program featuring academics and teachers from various Turkish provinces. Field studies are being conducted along historical routes, such as the path from Samsun to Havza, where students and faculty examine sites related to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s travels during the Turkish War of Independence.

## Claims

- The project is being conducted under the TÜBİTAK 2237-A Scientific Education Activities Support Program within Ondokuz Mayıs University. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The project is titled 'Use of Cultural Heritage Areas in Out-of-Class Education: Samsun Liberation Road'. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Academics provided on-site instruction to students regarding the routes and accommodations used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk after arriving in Samsun. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The location where the field application took place is identified as the spot where Mustafa Kemal Pasha's vehicle broke down while traveling from Samsun to Havza. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Ondokuz Mayıs University conducts field education on Samsun Liberation Road

Academics from Ondokuz Mayıs University are leading an outdoor educational project in Samsun, guiding students through the historical 'Liberation Road' used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ondokuz-mays-university-conducts-field-education-on-samsun-liberation-road

### 2026-09-30: Ondokuz Mayıs University proposes renaming Samsun’s Kurtuluş Yolu

Ondokuz Mayıs University proposes renaming Samsun’s ‘Kurtuluş Yolu’ to ‘Millî Mücadele Yolu’ to promote its cultural heritage and historical significance through a new educational project.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ondokuz-mays-university-proposes-renaming-samsuns-kurtulu-yolu

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Cite as: Samsun cultural heritage education project. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/samsun-cultural-heritage-education-project