"The River Flowing West" Exhibited in the Lands Where It Was Born

The exhibition of photographs from the documentary, prepared under the leadership of BAU Center for Civilization Studies Chair Prof. Dr. Bekir Karlığa, opened in Urfa after Ankara. The exhibition, opened by Şanlıurfa Mayor Dr. Ahmet Eşref Fakıbaba, was also attended by Şanlıurfa Governor Celalettin Güvenç, Deputy Governor Ramazan Seçilmiş, Bahçeşehir University Vice President Prof. Dr. Hasan Şimşek, a group of BAU faculty members, NGO representatives and heads of public institutions and organizations.

 

Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, Dr. Ahmet Eşref Fakıbaba referred to Şanlıurfa's historical and touristic importance in the eyes of the world and said: "We owe thanks to Bahçeşehir University for its contributions to what we can provide for this city in social terms."

THE UNTOLD STORY OF CIVILIZATIONS
 

The documentary, which draws world attention to Mesopotamia, the true birthplace of civilization, was made with the participation of more than 200 experts from 16 countries. Broadcast on TRT since 21 September 2011, the documentary is described by international opinion leaders as the most comprehensive documentary ever made on civilization. Telling for the first time from a balanced and objective perspective the long journey that began twelve thousand years ago in the fertile lands of Mesopotamia and Anatolia, "The River Flowing West" aims to be a documentary of peace.