Layering a 12,000-year-old urban memory
The urban memory extending from antiquity to the Republican period was transformed into a layered experience through documents, photographs, objects, oral history studies, and digital narratives.


Narrating a layer-by-layer urban memory from 12,000 BC to the present.
"How do you narrate a city under a single roof from 12,000 BC to today?"
Dikili's urban memory, spanning from ancient times to the Republican era, consists of multi-layered themes such as olive cultivation culture, Yörük and Greek heritage, the War of Independence, the Population Exchange, Atatürk's visit to Dikili, and the 1939 earthquake. The core design challenge was to unite this multifaceted identity within a single spatial narrative.
"We didn't just tell the story of Dikili; we uncovered the city's memory layer by layer."
The urban memory extending from antiquity to the Republican period was transformed into a layered experience through documents, photographs, objects, oral history studies, and digital narratives.

The narrative, supported by cultural elements such as Yağcıbedir Rugs, period objects, and archival documents, was structured to connect with the city's daily life and local values.

Wood-clad columns, comfortable seating, and an illuminated circular graphic create a welcoming and relaxing area for visitors before they proceed to the exhibition halls.
Here, the visitor is not merely an observer watching the past, but a participant gradually discovering Dikili's shared memory.




Designed and delivered by Müzekolektifi
The Dikili Urban Archive and Promotion Center aims to present a living urban memory that preserves the city's cultural heritage and passes it on to children, researchers, and all visitors.
Creative designs adding meaning to space
Interactive content enriched by technology.
Powerful narratives, lasting impacts.
Flawless execution, from idea to reality.