The first lecture of the Semaniye Talks series, organized by our Institute, was given on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
The first lecture in the series, titled “Ali Kuşçu's Life Before Istanbul,” was delivered by the esteemed scholar Prof. Shuhrat Ehgamberdiev from the Ulugh Beg Astronomical Institute of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences.
During the event, which took place at the İstanbul Medeniyet University South Campus, Prof. Ehgamberdiev guided the audience through Ali Kuşçu’s life prior to his arrival in Istanbul, presenting the historical context with rich visual materials.
At the conclusion of the talk, Prof. Ehgamberdiev answered questions from the participants.Following the lecture, our Institute Director presented Prof. Ehgamberdiev with the Ali Kuşçu Manuscript Exhibition Catalog—a publication supported by our Institute—as well as a selection of works authored by our faculty members.
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