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Turizm Haftası etkinlikleri kapsamında, 29 Nisan 2026 tarihinde Turizm Fakültesi ve Bafra Meslek Yüksekokulu iş birliğiyle Atatürk Kültür ve Kongre Merkezi’nde “Turizm ve Arkeoloji” konulu panel düzenlenmiştir. Panelin moderatörlüğünü Turizm Fakültesi Turizm Rehberliği Bölümü öğretim üyesi Doç. Dr. Mutlu Kaya üstlenmiştir. Panelde, İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Fakültesi Arkeoloji Bölümü öğretim üyeleri Doç. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yılmaz ve Doç. Dr. Atilla Türker ile Arş. Gör. Dr. Soner Özmen konuşmacı olarak yer almıştır.
As part of Tourism Week activities, a panel titled “Tourism and Archaeology” was organized on April 29, 2026, in collaboration with the Faculty of Tourism and Bafra Vocational School at the Atatürk Culture and Congress Center. The panel was moderated by Associate Professor Dr. Mutlu Kaya from the Tourism Guidance Department of the Faculty of Tourism. The speakers included faculty members from the Archaeology Department of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: Associate Professor Dr. Mehmet Ali Yılmaz, Associate Professor Dr. Atilla Türker, and Research Assistant Dr. Soner Özmen.
The first speaker, Associate Professor Dr. Mehmet Ali Yılmaz, delivered a presentation titled “More Than Just an Excavation: What is Archaeology and What is It Not?” In his speech, he highlighted the scope of archaeology as a science and the correct understanding of the concept of an archaeologist. Yılmaz emphasized that the term “archaeologist” is often mistakenly associated with “treasure hunter” in society and stressed that archaeology is a discipline based on scientific methods.
Research Assistant Dr. Soner Özmen discussed the relationship between archaeological sites and tourism. He explained the concept of archaeological sites and emphasized the importance of the principle of sustainability in integrating these sites into tourism. He stated that tourism activities should be planned and carried out consciously to protect archaeological heritage and pass it on to future generations. Another speaker, Associate Professor Dr. Atilla Türker, drew attention to the archaeological potential of Samsun and its surroundings. He mentioned important settlement areas such as Dökmetepe, Amisos, and Dündartepe, and highlighted the significance of ongoing and yet-to-be-completed excavation works in these areas. He also shared information about the architectural features of ancient settlements, the dietary habits of the local people, and their warrior identity, stating that Samsun has high archaeological potential.
The panel, which attracted intense interest from both academic circles and students, concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session. The event contributed significantly to examining the multifaceted relationship between the disciplines of tourism and archaeology.
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