Van: History, Society and City

Van: History, Society and City Book Description Although Van stands out with its rich city identity in terms of historical, cultural and ecological heritage, especially its capital experience in the Anatolian geography, in terms of the traces it left in history, when looked at today's socio-economic data, it is in the last place among the provinces in Turkey. is taking. Many periodic economic, demographic, social and political reasons can be mentioned for this altitude loss. However, we know that the historical past of a city contains hidden potentials to shape the future as well as experiences waiting to be discovered. Therefore, it should not be a forced interpretation to say that the main problem is the inadequacy of the studies that present Van, which carries the burden of a history of approximately 8000 years, through its problems, dilemmas, potential, success and accumulation. It is obvious that the future of Van will be largely shaped by the discovery of its roots and academic studies on its current structure. This study; It is hoped that it will make a modest contribution to making the historical richness of Van visible and planning its future accurately. (From the Promotional Bulletin)