2026-04-24

Islamic Cultural Heritage Photographer Orhan Durgut Delivered a Lecture Titled “Traces of Islam”


 

Islamic cultural heritage photographer Orhan Durgut met with participants through his lecture titled “Traces of Islam.”

During the lecture, Durgut presented traces of Islamic cultural heritage he documented across different regions, accompanied by photographs. The presentation, shaped around architectural structures, historical sites, and cultural elements, attracted significant interest from the audience.

Throughout the lecture, the importance of preserving cultural heritage was emphasized, and attention was drawn to the role of visual storytelling in transmitting this heritage to future generations. Durgut stated that photography is not only an aesthetic medium but also a powerful tool for recording historical and cultural memory.

The program concluded with a gift presentation by Almaz Ibrayev and İsmet Altıntaş.