Sydney, Australia
Exploring the Depth of Turkic Civilisation
A private education organisation located in Sydney, dedicated to researching and sharing the rich knowledge of Turkology, which has evolved over thousands of years across the vast Asian continent.
About
What is Turkology?
- —Provide short courses and seminars to establish awareness of Turkology and Altai Language Family
- —Organise and participate in cultural events in Australia and Asia
Turkology is a complex of humanities science studying languages, history, literature, folklore, culture and ethnicity of Turkic people. Our mission is to offer foundational knowledge in Turkology, enriched by diverse cultural and linguistic resources. We aim to deliver insights into Altai Languages, including Turkish dialects, history, and culture through an innovative approach.
Historical Milestones
Centuries of Discovery
Danish scholar Thomsen read the Orkhon inscriptions and declared them written in Turkish
Danish scholar Thomsen read the Orkhon inscriptions and declared them written in Turkish
Kaşgarlı Mahmud completed compilation of ancient Turkish words
Kaşgarlı Mahmud completed compilation of ancient Turkish words
Discovery of Kaşgarlı Mahmud's Divan-ı Lügat-it Türk
Discovery of Kaşgarlı Mahmud's Divan-ı Lügat-it Türk
Excavation of Saka Turks' Issyk burial mound revealing the Golden Man (Altın Elbiseli Adam)
Excavation of Saka Turks' Issyk burial mound revealing the Golden Man (Altın Elbiseli Adam)
Pazyryk burial mound excavation revealed a preserved Turkic carpet
Pazyryk burial mound excavation revealed a preserved Turkic carpet
Göbekli Tepe excavation discovery reaching back 12,000 years
Göbekli Tepe excavation discovery reaching back 12,000 years
Discovery of 13 lost stories of the Dede Korkut epic in Gümbet
Discovery of 13 lost stories of the Dede Korkut epic in Gümbet
Projects
Our Initiatives
Turkology Library
~500 books with rare references, with plans to expand to 10,000 printed volumes.
Great Figures of Turkic Civilization
Influential writers, poets, philosophers, artists, statesmen and soldiers of Turkic history.
Endangered Turkic Languages
Documenting dialects at risk of extinction as native speakers diminish.
131 Books Project
Atatürk's initiative to translate 131 significant works on history and language into Turkish.
Quotes from Ancestors
Historical quotations reflecting the wisdom of Turkic heritage.
Turkology in Australian Universities
Advocating for establishing Turkology as an academic field in Australian universities.
Courses
Learn with Us
Altai Languages
Discover the beauty and complexity of Altaic languages plus extinct ones.
Turkic History
Uncover the rich history of Turkic civilisations and societies with our comprehensive historical studies programme.
Turkic Folk Culture
Immerse yourself in the diverse and vibrant Turkic culture with our engaging cultural immersion programme.
Details of the course programmes will be announced at a later date.
Inspirations
Those We Follow
Turkic Academy
Son Sesler (Endangered Languages)
Turgay Tüfekçioğlu ile Türk Dili ve Tarihi
Türk Dil Kurumu
Türk Tarih Kurumu
TDAV (Turan)
Ön Türk Akademisi
TURKSOY
Tercüman Medya
Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Kurultaj (Hungary)
Japan Foundation – Sydney
Korean Culture Center – Sydney
Permanent International Altaistic Conference
Contact
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Interested in Turkology? We welcome researchers, students, and anyone passionate about Turkic civilisation.
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