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18 BIDDIng PrOPOSAL FOr THE 18 th IFOAM OrgAnIC WOrLD COngrESS 2014 Istanbul by Özcan Yüksek going back to how it all started, early humans who originated in Africa moved on to Europe via Istanbul. Yarımburgaz cave, located within the city limits of Istanbul, and dating back some 800,000 years was a home for Homo Erectus. The forefathers of today’s humans have landed in Europe by travelling through Istanbul. Which is to say Europe has moved on to the neolithic revolution, meaning it has transformed from a hunter/gatherer society to a farming structure, again by way of Istanbul. The first examples of farming were observed in Anatolia at 11,000 BC. The MezraaTeleilat just outside Bilecik on the banks of Euphrates exhibits the most striking examples of such farming activities. All legumes were domesticated in Anatolia. The forefather of wheat comes from Karacadağ in South-western Anatolia. Wild wheat is still grown in volcanic soil. Cattle, pigs, sheep and goats were also domesticated in Anatolia. Those societies who have chosen a lifestyle built around farming and animal breeding have moved west and north in the course of time, bringing their culture along, as well. Aktoprak, Bursa is among the last neolithic settlements where Anatolian farming has come in relatively close proximity of Istanbul. Fikirtepe and Pendik are the first neolithic settlements in Istanbul. Farmer societies had an impact on the local fishing communities on the Istanbul coastline, ultimately transforming them, as well. The recently discovered neolithic port in Yenikapı, Istanbul is sure to shed new light on the culture of humanity. These findings are magnificent proof that there was life in central Istanbul 8,500 years ago. The fact that the oldest examples of agricultural activities date back to around 6,000 BC in Europe, and that such examples are located in greece and Bulgaria, which happen to be close to Istanbul, is proof enough about the direction from where farming has originated. Another 3 or 4 millennia would have to pass for farming to reach the northern regions of Europe. Istanbul happens to be a truly unique and miraculous strait where two continents come up on each other. These two continents, two banks, the great waterway running through these banks, the joining of two seas north to south, have determined the dynamic identity of Istanbul throughout history. The geography has always nurtured the creative spirits, the fighter, the challenger and the aggressive qualities of those who have dwelled in it. Istanbul constitutes a crossroads for the three major climactic characteristics of Anatolia; this is a city where two separate climates rule, dividing the city into northern and southern halves. northern European weather, and European weather to be exact. Such variety, such duality has all but enhanced the city’s way of thinking in terms of climates and natural cycles, and even went as far as establishing its political and social culture. Talismans tied to weather events and astral cycles have provided protection for Constantinople, which has become the capital of rome, following the destruction of Western rome. Such talismans are directly related to the abundance and richness of the city itself, its migrating birds, reptiles, bugs and fish. A bronze relief of a stork set on marble columns comes to life and spreads its wings once a year, enabling the establishment of the direction of the storks’ seasonal migration. There are 360 marble columns at Sarayburnu, one for each of the 360 days, and as many species of fish. Each column features a bronze relief of a different kind of fish; one of them comes alive every day, throughout the year, and that particular species come ashore, in droves. Such roman talismans have been taken over and adopted by the Ottomans, as well. Istanbul’s topography has also had a strong impact on the fate of the city itself. And, the city of Istanbul, regardless of the previous names it has been referred to in the past, has had an impact on its surroundings, as well. The effects Istanbul has created have well reached to Europe, the Middle East, the Aegean, The Mediterranean, and all the way to northern Africa.
BIDDIng PrOPOSAL FOr THE 18 th IFOAM OrgAnIC WOrLD COngrESS 2014 Venue and Information Lütfi Kırdar Convention & Exhibition Centre Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC) and its rumeli Fair & Exhibition Hall are the centrepieces of a complete Congress Valley. Offering more than 6.000 guest rooms within easy walking distance to ICEC, including 6 five-star hotels, the Conference Valley offers the participants an unrivalled convenience and flexibility. ICEC is a state-of-the-art venue with fully equipped conference and exhibition facilities. It has 21 meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 15 to 600, auditorium up to 2.150 in armchair comfort, plenary room measuring 2.100 m2 , banqueting for up to 5.000 participants 19
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