We would like to thank the teachers and students of the Cultural Heritage Guardians eTwinning project who helped us in the preparation of our book.


A /Archeological object : Any object, from simple tools to complex structures, created, modified, or used by humans for specific tasks or activities that provides tangible evidence about past societies and cultures.
A /Archaeological value : İnformation associated with the archaeological resource will have value.
A /Open_air museum:"An open-air museum is a type of museum where buildings and artifacts are exhibited outdoors, often showcasing rural life and traditional culture."
A /Agora:A public open space used for assemblies and markets in ancient Greek city_states
A /Amphitheatre : It is a public structure consisting of circular or elliptical-shaped, rising stands used for shows, gladiatorial and wild animal games in Roman civilization.
A /Acropolis: The Acropolis is the highest, fortified part of an ancient Greek city, serving as a citadel and religious center.
A /Anatolia : The name of the land in Turkey on the Asian mainland.
A /Amphora : it is a type of tall, two-handled jar with a narrow neck, used in ancient times for storing and transporting liquids like wine and oil.
A /Mausoleum : it is a grand, above-ground tomb or building constructed to house the remains of one or more individuals. It is often monumental and serves as a place of honor or remembrance for the deceased.
A /Monument : A prominently-sized, symbolic structure, sculpture, tomb, column or similar work built or erected to remind future generations of a major and important event with a historical significance, or of a person who is loved and respected by the nation and who has gone down in history.
B /Basilica : A large roofed public building located next to the forum in ancient Roman cities, where courts of law were held or other official services were held.
B/Bedesten :It is the name given to large structures covered with domes and usually rectangular in plan, built for the sale of valuable goods.
B /Biodiversity : It refers to all living things such as plants, animals, fungi, microorganisms, the ecosystems they create and the areas they live in.

B /Find: A cultural artifact is any object created or modified by humans that provides insight into their culture,history or way of life.
B /Bust: A sculpture of a person's head,neck and shoulders.
B /Assemblage : All kinds of movable works such as ceramics, coins, reliefs, sculptures and building elements found in archaeological excavations and surface surveys.
C/Mosque : It is the place of worship of the Islamic religion.
C /Belvedere : In Ottoman architecture, it is usually a tower-shaped room with glass on all sides
C /Bay window : A bay window is a type of window that consists of three or more panes of glass arranged at angles, creating a wider view and allowing more natural light to enter the room.
Ç /Bell tower : It is a tall structure designed to house bells. Often part of a church, cathedral, or public building, bell towers serve both functional and symbolic purposes.
Ç /Pottery : The general name for all kinds of kitchen and utility items made from shaped baked clay.

Ç /Pergola : A shade shelter with open sides, usually made of tree branches thrown over four poles, used in places such as fields and gardens.
Ç /Fountain : A water tank or structure, usually built for the use of all, with a trough from which water from pipes flows from a gutter or tap.
Ç /Glazed tile : A glazed, waterproof layer on one side or a plate resulting from the fusion of glass and ceramic with f

D /Value: The regard that something is held to deserve;the importance, worth or usefulness of something.
D /Deformation: 'Deformation ' refers to a change in the shape or size of an object or material due to an applied force,stress or other external influences.
D /Mint : An official institution that mints coins for exchange or commemorative purposes on behalf of a country
D /Decoration : It is the art of decorating the interior and exterior of the building types we construct.
D /Lighthouse : It is a type of building constructed on the coasts for the purpose of guiding ships by means of various light emitting systems.
D /Treasure: Valuable things,especially gold,silver or jewels.
D / Deformation : The change in shape of an object as a result of physical stress acting on it.
D /Marine protected : These are areas designated for the protection of marine species and ecosystems.
D /Spolia : It is the name given to building materials taken from old buildings and reused in architectural structures.
D /Digital archaeology : İs the application of information technology and digital media to archaeology.
D /Natural heritage : The totality of elements of biodiversity, including flora and fauna, ecosystems and geological structures
D /World heritage site : The name given to each of the places of special cultural or physical importance listed by UNESCO.
D /Wall painting, fresco : A painting made with pigments crushed onto wet lime plaster and mixed with water or a binder made of water and lime.

E /Marbling : It is a decorative art made by transferring patterns created with specially prepared paints onto paper over water thickened with tragacanth.
E /Legend : They are anonymous folk literature products that have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.
E /Ecotourism : It is an approach that combines nature conservation, community well-being and sustainable travel.
E /Manuscript : A book written and illustrated by hand, usually of literary, artistic or historical importance.
E /Industrial Heritage : “These are structures that contain industrial production processes and/or are produced with industrial revolution technology.
E /Ethnoarchaeology : is the study of humans from an anthropological perspective for archaeological reasons
E /Ethnography : It is the science of culture that examines tribes by comparing them and investigates their cultural formations.
F /Figüre : A figure, in terms of cultural heritage, refers to depictions of humans or objects in artworks. These figures play an important role in understanding cultural heritage by reflecting a society's values, beliefs, and history.
F /Fresco : A frieze, in terms of cultural heritage, is a decorative relief band that adorns structures and reflects the cultural and aesthetic values of the period.
F /Frieze : A fresco, in terms of cultural heritage, is a painting technique applied to surfaces like walls or ceilings using mineral-based paints. Frescoes depict historical, religious, or cultural themes, reflecting the artistic and social values of the period


G /Gastrotourism : Providing tourists with the opportunity to experience the culture and history of a region
G /Tradition : Cultural remnants, habits, knowledge and behaviors passed down from generation to generation.
G /Traditional Handicrafts : Arts such as quilting, shoemaking, etc., which are still done with traditional methods
G /Traveller : It is called people who go beyond their daily lives and explore different cultures and regions.
G /Gymnasion (Greek) : It is a large building with arcaded courtyards around it, designed for the physical training of athletes participating in public competitions in ancient Greece.
G /Unguentarium: A tear bottle,also known as lachrymatory,is a small glass or ceramic vessel used to collect tears.
G /Graffito: A graffito is a marking, figure or inscription scratched or daubed on a wall or other surface.
G /Glyptics : It is the name given to the art of seal engraving.
G /Squatter : A hastily constructed, makeshift structure, poor quality structure.
G /Hoard : Money or valuables buried underground
G /Buria : The place where a deceased person is buried
G /Watch Tower : A type of military/paramilitary or political tower used to protect an area
G /Sundial : It is an instrument used to measure time according to the position of the Sun

H /Fort: It refers to a stronghold or a fortified place,often used for military defense.
H /Cross : The main religious symbol of Christianity
H /Hammam : A structure with hot and cold water heated by a special system and used for washing purposes.
H /Khan : A structure used for accommodation of travelers and their animals, usually on long roads, in cities and towns.
H /Harem : The sections in houses, mansions and palaces, usually planned to face the inner courtyard, where women can comfortably continue their daily lives without encountering strange men, are called harems.
H /Calligraphy : It is an art of beautiful writing created within the framework of Arabic letters and performed using letters and lines.
H /Sculpture: Stone, bronze, copper, clay, plaster, wood, ivory, etc. Humans, animals, etc. made from materials such as molded, carved, kneaded and cooked. A work of art that reflects its forms.
H /Hippodrome : A stadium or racetrack where equestrian sports were performed, seen in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.
H /Mound : A flat earthen mound formed by the accumulation of ruins in settlement areas that have been destroyed and destroyed for various reasons throughout history, and often containing buried historical remains.
H /Sultan's Pavillion : A palace where the sultans could rest and hold meetings.
H /Open Air Grave : The name given to cemeteries surrounded by walls or railings located in the courtyards of religious buildings such as social complexes, mosques, masjids and dervish lodges.

I /Hot Spring : it is a natural pool of water that is heated by geothermal activity beneath the Earth's surface. The heat comes from the Earth's interior, often from volcanic or tectonic activity, which warms the groundwater and causes it to rise to the surface.
İ /Residence : A residence is a place where someone lives, such as a house, apartment, or other dwelling. It serves as their home or living quarters.
İ/Icon : In Orthodox Christians, the name given to the sacred pictures or small statues of Jesus, the Virgin Mary or Christian saints, traditionally made on wood.
İ /Iconography : The science that studies the depictions produced by painting, sculpture and other plastic arts.
İ /Soup Kitchen : Charitable institutions established during the Ottoman Empire to help the poor.
İ /Islamic Art : They are works of art produced in Islamic lands and bearing the traces of Islamic culture.
J/Geopark: These are natural areas under special protection, which is planned management, where different or the same type of geological heritage samples produced at the international level coexist.
K / Relief: In sculpture, any kind of work in which the figures are made from a general floor, usually a flat surface, to the right pieces.
K/Pedestal-Base: It is the base or foundation that supports something, such as a sculpture or work of art.
K / Caldera: Volcanic landform formed by the collapse of land as a result of volcanic eruptions.
K/Castle : A structure with thick and high walls, bastions and battlements, built and used for defense and security purposes.
K / Inner Castle : Closed areas to be built within the castle walls


K /Mansion: A mansion is a large dwelling house.
K /Dome: A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure,typically with a circular base.
K /Bird cote A small shed or shelter for sheep or birds; a cottage or hut
K /Caldera: A caldera is a large depression formed when a volcano erupts and collapses.
K /Covered Bazaar : A covered bazaar is a marketplace, typically enclosed with a roof, where merchants sell a variety of goods, a famous example is Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
K /Summer Palace : A summer palace is a luxurious residence historically used by royalty or nobility as a seasonal retreat during the summer months. It often features grand architecture, gardens, and cooling designs to provide comfort in warmer weather.
K /Cathedral : It is the permanent residence of the bishop, who is the center of a diocese, in other words, an administrative body within the church hierarchy.
K /Rock-Carved Tomb : Tombs built for high-status people, made of rocks suitable for carving and working.
K /Caravanserai : It is a stopping place established on the trade routes of caravans.
K /Church : A public building, a temple, used for Christian worship and other religious duties.
K /Mansion : Big and fancy house.
K /Dome : A hemispherical architectural element used to cover buildings.
K /Bird Cote : Small boxes or houses built for the shelter, nesting and incubation of birds.
K /Cultural Heritage : It is a general name given to works created by previous generations and believed to have universal values.

L /Sarcophagus : A chest-shaped tomb, usually carved from stone and usually displayed on the ground, where people kept their dead, especially in ancient times.
L /Lithography : It is a printing technique that uses the principle of oil and water repelling each other. It involves creating an image on a flat stone or metal plate, where the image area attracts ink, and the non-image area repels it. This method is widely used in art and commercial printing.
M /Mihrab: A niche in the wall of a mosque,at the point neares to Mecca,towards which the congregation faces to pray.
M /National park: An area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state for the enjoyment of the general public or the preservation of wildlife.
M /Cave Painting : A cave painting is an ancient artwork created on the walls or ceilings of caves, typically by early humans. These paintings often depict animals, human figures, symbols, or scenes, and are believed to have had religious, cultural, or communicative significance.
M /Roof Ridge : An illuminated inscription placed between two minarets of mosques with more than one minaret during the month of Ramadan.
M /Monastery : It is a religious structure where religious officials and people who have dedicated themselves to religion live together.

M /Cella : A storage area located in the basement of a building; an underground storage area.
M /Miniature : It is a traditional art of painting that is very finely crafted, small in size, and has its own unique painting technique and narrative language.
M /Minbar : It is a structure with stairs on which the sermon is read.
M /Mythology : All the myths and legends, especially those related to Greek and Latin civilization.
M /Museum : They are institutions and exhibition spaces that research tangible and intangible cultural heritage, collect, preserve and exhibit relevant objects.
M /Fable : It is a product of oral anonymous folk literature
Masquerade – A cultural tradition or event where participants wear costumes or masks, often part of festivals, rituals, or celebrations.
Modernism – An artistic and cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a break from traditional forms and embracing innovation.
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A /Archeological object : Any object, from simple tools to complex structures, created, modified, or used by humans for specific tasks or activities that provides tangible evidence about past societies and cultures.
A /Archaeological value : İnformation associated with the archaeological resource will have value.
A /Open_air museum:"An open-air museum is a type of museum where buildings and artifacts are exhibited outdoors, often showcasing rural life and traditional culture."
A /Agora:A public open space used for assemblies and markets in ancient Greek city_states
A /Amphitheatre : It is a public structure consisting of circular or elliptical-shaped, rising stands used for shows, gladiatorial and wild animal games in Roman civilization.
A /Acropolis: The Acropolis is the highest, fortified part of an ancient Greek city, serving as a citadel and religious center.
A /Anatolia : The name of the land in Turkey on the Asian mainland.
A /Amphora : it is a type of tall, two-handled jar with a narrow neck, used in ancient times for storing and transporting liquids like wine and oil.
A /Mausoleum : it is a grand, above-ground tomb or building constructed to house the remains of one or more individuals. It is often monumental and serves as a place of honor or remembrance for the deceased.
A /Monument : A prominently-sized, symbolic structure, sculpture, tomb, column or similar work built or erected to remind future generations of a major and important event with a historical significance, or of a person who is loved and respected by the nation and who has gone down in history.
B /Basilica : A large roofed public building located next to the forum in ancient Roman cities, where courts of law were held or other official services were held.
B/Bedesten :It is the name given to large structures covered with domes and usually rectangular in plan, built for the sale of valuable goods.
B /Biodiversity : It refers to all living things such as plants, animals, fungi, microorganisms, the ecosystems they create and the areas they live in.

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