World Heritage Youth Forum 2016 (Istanbul)

28 Young Representatives from 26 countries attended to the Opening Ceremony of the World Heritage Youth Forum “At the Crossroads of the Multi-Layered Heritage” on 30 June 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Young Representatives shared their traditions during the Cultural Night on 30 June 2016 in Istanbul,Turkey.

Young Representatives learning about archaeological excavations at the Ancient Ship Conservation and Reconstruction Laboratory of Yenikapı

Workshop on multi-layered landscape of the Golden Horn

Exploring the water distribution system in Belgrad Forest

Young Representatives practicing the Ebru, Turkish Art of Marbling under the guidance of artists

Group discussion on water structures at heritage sites

Guided visit to the Süleymaniye Mosque at the Historic Areas of Istanbul

Workshop on potentials and challenges of conservation and management of cultural heritage

Carving on stone at the Stone Conservation Laboratory

Young Representatives are experiencing traditional stone craftsmanship at the Stone Conservation Laboratory

Hands on work: traditional timber craftsmanship

Creating an awareness activity sheet on heritage for children

Caption: Guided visit to Bursa, Cumalıkızık and Iznik

Simulation of the World Heritage Committe session done by the young representatives at the Istanbul Archeology Museum Library