{"id":5983,"date":"2026-08-23T13:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T10:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/?page_id=5983"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:12:10","slug":"cultural-manifesto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/en\/about-us\/cultural-manifesto\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Manifesto"},"content":{"rendered":"

CULTURAL MANIFESTO<\/h1><\/div>
<\/div><\/i><\/span>
<\/div><\/div>

Hera Hotel embraces respect for Anatolia’s millennia-old cultural heritage as a fundamental value. This collection has been prepared with the aim of introducing selected cultural artifacts that were taken from Anatolian lands to Germany in different periods and contributing to cultural awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/h2><\/div>
For Hera Hotel, culture is not merely a memory of the past; it is the responsibility of the present and the legacy of the future. Anatolia is a geography that has hosted the most ancient narratives of human history. Cultural heritage born in these lands, even when carried beyond borders, derives its meaning from its origins. Hera Hotel adopts being a carrier of this awareness as a fundamental value.
\nWe believe that the preservation of cultural heritage is not only the responsibility of museums, but also the shared responsibility of everyone who understands, explains, and respectfully transmits it. Therefore, Hera Hotel aims to offer its guests cultural awareness by taking their stay beyond a mere experience.
\nThe Cultural Heritage Collection has been prepared to make visible the journey of selected artifacts taken abroad from Anatolia in different periods. This collection aims to tell without judgment, to remind without possessiveness, and to silently provoke thought.
\nFor Hera Hotel, culture is not a decoration, but a stance.
\nNot a showcase, but a consciousness.
\nWe believe that respect for the past is the most valuable investment in the future.<\/h5>\n<\/div>
\n

CULTURAL HERITAGE<\/strong>
\nSelected Cultural Heritage Artifacts and Their Journeys from Anatolia<\/strong>
\nHera Hotel embraces respect for Anatolia’s millennia-old cultural heritage as a fundamental value.<\/strong>
\nThis collection has been prepared to introduce selected artifacts taken abroad from Anatolian lands in different periods and to create cultural awareness. Cultural Heritage Collection<\/strong>
\nHera Hotel aims to offer its guests not only comfort but also a cultural perspective. The Cultural Heritage Collection is a special digital archive introducing selected artifacts taken from Anatolia to Germany, England, and America.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

\"\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea\" GERMANY<\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Pergamon Altar<\/strong>
\nPergamon \u2192 Berlin<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pergamon Altar, dating to the Hellenistic period, was uncovered during excavations in the ancient city of Pergamon in the late 19th century. The monument was transported to Germany under official Ottoman permits and is currently exhibited in Berlin. While its legal status is complex, ethical debates continue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Ishtar Gate<\/strong>
\nBabylon \u2192 Berlin<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ishtar Gate, dating to the Neo-Babylonian period, was one of the most monumental entrances of ancient Babylon. In the early 20th century, it was dismantled during German excavations and transported from Babylon to Germany, where it is currently exhibited in Berlin. While its legal status remains complex, the Ishtar Gate is widely regarded as one of the most debated artifacts in terms of ethics and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Miletus Market Gate<\/strong>
\nMiletus \u2192 Berlin<\/strong><\/p>\n

This monumental Roman structure was dismantled and transported from the ancient city of Miletus to Germany in the early 20th century. Reconstructed in Berlin, it is considered one of the largest architectural remains removed from Anatolia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Sam\u2019al Reliefs<\/strong>
\nZincirli \u2192 Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dating to the Late Hittite period, the Sam\u2019al Reliefs were removed from Anatolia during excavations conducted in the Ottoman era. Due to uncertainties in excavation records, these artifacts remain central to discussions on partial restitution and shared exhibitions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Bogazk\u00f6y Sphinx<\/strong>
\nHattusha \u2192 Berlin \u2192 T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bo\u011fazk\u00f6y Sphinx, belonging to the Hittite period, was taken from Hattusa to Berlin during German excavations. After long diplomatic initiatives, it was returned to Turkey in 2011 and set a precedent in terms of cultural heritage returns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Troy Gold (Priam\u2019s Treasure)<\/strong>
\nTroy \u2192 Berlin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unearthed at the ancient city of Troy, these artifacts were removed by Heinrich Schliemann without official Ottoman permission. The treasure was smuggled abroad and later transferred to Berlin. The Troy Gold represents one of the strongest legal restitution cases.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

\"\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7\" UNITED KINGDOM<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Halicarnassus Mausoleum Fragments<\/strong>
\nBodrum \u2192 London<\/strong><\/p>\n

Architectural fragments and sculptures from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were removed from Bodrum and transported to the United Kingdom in the 19th century. Today, these artifacts are exhibited in London and represent some of the most significant Anatolian architectural remains abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Nereid Monument<\/strong>
\nXanthos (Lycia) \u2192 London<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nereid Monument, belonging to the Lycian civilization, was dismantled and transported from the ancient city of Xanthos to the United Kingdom in the 1840s. Its architectural elements and sculptures are currently displayed in London, standing as a key example of displaced cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Lycian Rock Tomb Reliefs<\/strong>
\nLycia \u2192 United Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reliefs and architectural elements from Lycian rock-cut tombs were removed from the Lycia region during the 19th century through various excavations and transfers. These artifacts reflect the distinctive funerary architecture of Anatolia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

Lion of Knidos<\/strong>
\nKnidos (Dat\u00e7a) \u2192 London<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lion of Knidos, discovered in the ancient city of Knidos, was transported to the United Kingdom in the 19th century. The sculpture is associated with ancient funerary architecture and is currently exhibited in London.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

\"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\" uSA<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

Weary Herakles<\/strong>
\nPerge (Antalya) \u2192 Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Weary Herakles statue, dating to the Roman period, was removed from the ancient city of Perge and smuggled to the United States in the 20th century. While the lower part of the statue remained in Turkey, the upper section was returned to Turkey in 2011 following extensive legal and diplomatic efforts. This case became a landmark example of cultural heritage restitution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

Lydian and Anatolian Sculptures<\/strong>
\nWestern Anatolia \u2192 New York<\/strong><\/p>\n

Various sculptures and architectural fragments originating from Western Anatolia were transported to the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. These works reflect the artistic traditions of ancient Anatolia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

Anatolian Funerary Stelae<\/strong>
\nAnatolia \u2192 United States<\/strong><\/p>\n

Funerary stelae dating to the Roman and Hellenistic periods were removed from different regions of Anatolia and transferred abroad. Today, examples held in U.S. collections provide valuable insight into ancient social life and belief systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

Anatolian Coins and Small Finds<\/strong>
\nAnatolia \u2192 United States<\/strong><\/p>\n

Numerous ancient coins and small archaeological objects originating from Anatolia entered collections in the United States through various means. These artifacts are significant for understanding Anatolia\u2019s economic history and trade networks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

FRANSA EDITION<\/h3><\/div>

Anatolian Artifacts in France<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

Sidamara Sarcophagus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sidamara (Konya) \u2192 Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sidamara Sarcophagus is one of the most monumental Roman sarcophagi originating from Anatolia. It was transferred to France during 19th-century excavations and is currently displayed in Paris.<\/p>\n

Restitution status:<\/strong>
\nDue to French national collection laws, restitution remains limited and is discussed mainly within ethical frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

\ud83d\uddff Xanthos Monuments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Xanthos (Antalya) \u2192 Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monuments from the Lycian city of Xanthos were transferred to France in the 19th century. Xanthos is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

Restitution status:<\/strong>
\nNo formal restitution has taken place; discussions continue on ethical grounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>

\ud83c\udffa<\/strong>Lycian Funerary Stelae<\/strong>
\nLycia \u2192 Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lycian funerary stelae represent a distinctive funerary tradition of Anatolia and entered European collections during the 19th century.<\/p>\n

Restitution status:<\/strong>
\nCurrently addressed through cultural dialogue rather than legal action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

\ud83c\udffa<\/strong>Anatolian Ceramics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Western & Central Anatolia \u2192 France<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ceramics from Anatolia reached France through archaeological excavations and private collections.<\/p>\n

Restitution status:<\/strong>
\nGenerally considered part of historical collections, with limited restitution claims.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>

\ud83d\uddff<\/strong>Anatolian Sculpture Fragments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anatolia \u2192 Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roman-period sculpture fragments from Anatolia are preserved in French collections.<\/p>\n

Restitution status:<\/strong>
\nClaims depend on documented provenance and legality of removal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/div><\/div>
THE REPATRIATION PROCESS IN FRANCE \u2013 SUMMARY<\/h5>\n
    \n
  • Museum collections are state property and cannot be transferred.<\/li>\n
  • A special parliamentary decision is required for repatriation.<\/li>\n
  • For Anatolian artifacts, the process is mostly at the ethical and diplomatic level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div><\/div>
    \"\ud83d\udccc\" Note: Museum showcase photos + the phrase “museum archive \/ public collection” is sufficient.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":5975,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5983","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5983","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5983"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5983\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6220,"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5983\/revisions\/6220"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotelhera.com.tr\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5983"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}