Announcement of Nemrud Project
22-05-1999Mr. Bülent Akarcali, President of the Turkish Democracy Foundation, together with representatives of the Ministry of Culture, as well as the governor of Adiyaman, Mr. Kadir Çalisici, and Mr. Maurice Crijns, announces the Nemrud Project.
Announcement of Nemrud Project
Protocol for the Nemrud signed
24-03-1999The protocol for the protection, restoration and excavation of the Nemrud, is signed by Mr. M. Istemihan Talay, the Minister of Culture, Mr. Tevfik Ketencioglu, President of KTV, Mr. Bülent Akarcali, President of the Turkish Democracy Foundation TDV, and Maurice Crijns, President of INF. KTV is in charge of controlling. TDV and INF are partners, responsible for the execution of the project.
Protocol for the Nemrud signed
Meeting with the President
30-01-1999The Lion Horoscope is presented to President Suleyman Demirel. The President assures Maurice Crijns: “My help is behind you.
Meeting with the President
GAP Symposium at S.Urfa
02-06-1998Presentation of the Master Plan and its impact on tourism by Mr. Maurice Crijns. The undersecretary of Culture, Professor Tekin Aybas addresses the critisism of the audience: Any written and sound project proposal will be given permission i.e. the Nemrud project of the INF.
GAP Symposium at S.Urfa
UNESCO visits the Nemrud
31-05-1998Unesco-Turkey visits the Nemrud (World Heritage Monument) and discusses the Master Plan of INF.
UNESCO visits the Nemrud
Meeting with the undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture
30-04-1998As of April 30th, several meetings take place with the undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Professor Tekin Aybas, to discuss the outlines of the Master Plan.
Meeting with the undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture
Presentation of the Master Plan
02-02-1998Letter of Intent, General Agreement and Master Plan is handed over to Professor Ender Varinoglu, director-general of the department of Museums.
Visit to the Nemrud of General Halil Sözer
15-07-1986Visit to the Nemrud of General Halil Sözer, the former commander of the Turkish Airforce and general Adnan Dogu, the former commander of the Gendarma.
Visit to the Nemrud of General Halil Sözer
Astronomical research by Dr. Talat Saygac
17-07-1985Astronomical research by Dr. Talat Saygac of the University Observatory Istanbul and measuring the Lion Horoscope by his assistent and Maurice Crijns.
Astronomical research by Dr. Talat Saygac