# Turkish cultural and artisanal developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-cultural-and-artisanal-developments > Updated: 2026-08-16T06:07:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Turkey is experiencing various regional developments focused on sustainable tourism, traditional craftsmanship, and the revitalization of historical sites. In the Aegean region, sustainable business models are being recognized, such as a facility in Çeşme that utilizes solar energy and organic produce. Artisanal traditions also continue to thrive, exemplified by manual leather production in Balıkesir that serves both domestic and international markets. Local municipalities have also organized cultural excursions to historical sites and battlefields to promote heritage. Efforts to preserve and promote Turkish history and art are also evident in Kayseri, where the Hunat Medresesi serves as a center for traditional crafts like calligraphy and tile work. In Trabzon, the Ayasofya Mosque has seen the addition of new calligraphy panels to enhance its Islamic identity, with future plans to establish a dedicated Calligraphy Museum. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Turkish historical sites undergo cultural and artistic revitalization Historical sites in Kayseri and Trabzon are being revitalized through traditional arts, including Seljuk heritage preservation at Hunat Medresesi and new calligraphy installations at the Ayasofya Mosque. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzon-ayasofya-mosque-decorated-with-new-calligraphy ### 2026-08-15: Regional cultural and artisanal developments in Turkey Various regional developments in Turkey include Selhan Çalıkuşu receiving a sustainability award in Çeşme, Soner Karaşahin's handmade leather craft in Bandırma, and new historical tours in Çanakkale and Ankara. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bandrma-women-preserve-traditional-carpet-weaving-heritage --- Cite as: Turkish cultural and artisanal developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-cultural-and-artisanal-developments