Panel
October 25, 2024 / 11:00
In antiquity, just as today, people were constantly on the move for various reasons, whether in search of new opportunities, for trade, or for exploration. For these journeys to take place, reliable vehicles, safe roadsand safe harbors were essential infrastructure elements. Naturally, the durability of this infrastructure and the safety of the routes were key factors that determined the outcome of every journey.
In the panel, Prof. Dr. Ferit Baz (Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University), Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Sami Öztürk (Marmara University), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Erten (Istanbul University) will discuss travel in Anatolia during the Roman period. They will address topics such as the types and dimensions of roads, road construction activities, the characteristics of vehicles, the safety of routes, the structures of harbors, and the travel guides, maps, and books that people could use during their journeys. Additionally, the panelists will also examine the Roman postal system, accounts of travel by ancient authors, tourism, certain routes in the regions of Bithynia, Phrygia, and Cappadocia, as well as epigraphic data related to the subject.
The event taking place at Pera Museum Auditorium is free of charge and does not require reservation. The event will be held in Turkish.
Temporary Exhibition
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Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
visit the museum free of admission.
Full ticket: 200 TL
Discounted: 100 TL
Groups: 150 TL (minimum 10 people)
