Traces of Turkish history around the world examined
An event titled "Future Talks: A Conversation on Ancient Turkish History" was organized by the Career Center Department of Üsküdar University. Prof. Ahmet Taşağıl attended the event as a guest speaker.
The event, held at the Socrates Hall, South Campus E Block of Üsküdar University, attracted significant interest from students, with the participation of faculty academics as well. The event was moderated by Semra Gül, Deputy Manager of Sector Collaborations at the Career Center Department.
Focus on the widespread traces of Turkish history
Prof. Ahmet Taşağıl, a faculty member of the Department of History at Yeditepe University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, discussed the traces left by Turkish history across a vast geography and the importance of historical migration movements. Taşağıl stated that: "When we look at Eastern Europe, we see great waves of migration from Central Asia to the West every century. These migrations are not just about population movement; they also bring language, culture, traditions, and political influences. Therefore, the place of Turks in European history should be evaluated not only in terms of military or political aspects but also in terms of socio-cultural impacts. All existing Turkish communities today, whether in Türkiye, the Altai Mountains, or Manchuria, are part of a historical process and a shared past spanning thousands of years. Various documents, especially Chinese sources, reveal the cultural and political ties among these communities. These documents are not only essential for understanding how the Turkish world was shaped in the past, but they also serve as strong evidence of the ties between Turkish communities today."
"The main issue is accessing accurate information…"
Emphasizing the importance of accessing accurate information and building a solid understanding of history, Prof. Ahmet Taşağıl stated: "Interest in history is encouraging, but it can also lead to misinformation. The main issue here is to access accurate information and build a solid understanding of history based on it. Of course, we may have our personal interpretations and opinions, but our duty as historians is to reach the correct source, understand it, and produce accurate information from it."
Following a Q&A session, a certificate of appreciation was presented to Prof. Ahmet Taşağıl, and the event concluded with a group photo session.
Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)