Cultural heritage protector Haluk Perk has passed away! Who is Haluk Perk?

Haluk Perk, who made significant contributions to the protection of cultural assets and the scientific world, has passed away in Istanbul at the age of 66. Perk's funeral will be held on Monday in Büyükçekmece.

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Cultural heritage protector Haluk Perk has passed away! Who is Haluk Perk?

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Haluk Perk, a lawyer, collector, museum curator, and author known for his contributions to the protection of cultural assets and the scientific world, has passed away.

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Perk's funeral will be held in Büyükçekmece on Monday following the afternoon prayer.

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WHO IS HALUK PERK?

Born in Istanbul in 1958, Haluk Perk graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law. In addition to his academic work and legal profession, he worked as a volunteer on numerous projects for the preservation of cultural heritage.

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Perk began his journey as a collector in 1995, and in 1999, he founded the Association of Archaeological Artifact Collectors, serving as its president.