From the 15th century onwards, scientific and technological advances in Europe, the desire to be as rich as the Eastern countries, the curiosity to know the world and the emergence of brave explorers, led to the discovery of new continents, oceans and overseas lands one after another.

Thousands of years old civilizations inevitably encountered each other after centuries of unawareness.

The religious, technological, social and cultural differences between the people of the Old World and ancient civilizations brought with them countless riches, but also war, destruction and chaos.

So much so that, while the ancient empires were coming to an end, the foundations of the modern world were laid.

Explorers were the main soldiers of this worldwide transformation.

Some explored the four corners of the world to serve their kings and countries, to earn gold and fame, some to conduct scientific research in the hope of benefiting humanity, while others, driven by their uncontrollable curiosity, explored the four corners of the world to pursue their dreams and embark on new adventures.

Each of their lives was fraught with various dangers and the dangers of nature. It was filled with astonishing wonders and their efforts against the wrath of nature: Those who fell victim to their greed and ambition and lost their lives in pain; Those who left their country penniless and returned with wealth, fame and glory; Those who got lost in the unknowns of nature and primitive civilizations and were never heard from again; Those who devoted their lives to the lands they discovered and made them their home; Those who contributed to the development of humanity with their scientific research...

No matter what their goals, dreams and achievements were, they all had one thing in common.

They shaped the history of humanity by fearlessly stepping into the unknown lands of the world with their courage...

Prof. Faik Sabri Duran

Prof. Faik Sabri Duran

Kaşifler Alemi