Türkiye Culture Treasures: Mosaics

Mosaics are an integral​ part of the Türkiye’s cultural identity and heritage, a stunning example of how history and art intertwine​. While Bettany Hughes and excavation lead Kutalmış Görkay reveal most exceptional mosaic-works in Zeugma, mosaic-enthusiast Refika Birgül discovers how the mosaic art continue today, visiting the atelier Les Arts Turcs. Learn more on Türkiye’nin kültürel kimliğinin ve mirasının ayrılmaz bir parçası olan mozaikler, Türkiye’de tarih ile sanatın nasıl iç içe geçtiğine dair muazzam bir örnek. Bettany Hughes ve kazı başkanı Kutalmış Görkay, Zeugma’nın en sıra dışı mozaik eserlerini ortaya çıkarırken, mozaik tutkunu Refika Birgül de Les Arts Turcs atölyesini ziyaret ederek mozaik sanatının günümüzde nasıl devam ettiğini keşfediyor. adresinden daha fazlasını öğrenin. Credits: Osman Hamdi Bey (1842-1910) | | Salt Eros and Psyche mosaic | | Zeugma Mosaics Museum, Gaziantep Euphrathes Mosaic | | Zeugma Mosaics Museum, Gaziantep Gypsy Girl Mosaic | | Zeugma Mosaics Museum, Gaziantep House of Dionysus Geometric Mosaic | | Zeugma Mosaics Museum, Gaziantep The Oceanus and Tethys Mosaic | | Zeugma Mosaics Museum, Gaziantep Zeugma Archaeological Site and Mosaics Museum, Gaziantep SandStone Global Productions Ltd. ALAMY POND5 MUSIC | AUDIO NETWORK Subscribe: Discover the inspirational moments, iconic people, and artistic wonders that are available at the tip of your fingers. Google Arts & Culture allows you to immerse yourself in culture with 360 views, zoom in to reveal the secrets of a masterpiece, take behind the scenes tours of palaces and museums, watch kids explain famous paintings to art experts, and so much more. Art changes the way we see the world and the way we see each other, so we invite you to come and expand your horizons with us. Learn more on and download the app Google Arts & Culture Android: IOS: Tweet us Join us on Facebook Join us on Instagram