Turkish professor gives importance to close acquaintance with history of Armenians
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remark on TV serial ‘The Wonderful Era’ has become a hot topic of discussion in Turkey. Erdogan complained that the historical characters in the film do not give a true picture of ancient Turks.
Ayse Kadioglu, Professor of Political Science at Sabanci University, gave an interview on the matter to Turkish daily Milliyet.
When asked if she believes that one day the Armenians will also be characterized as the ancestors of the people that lived in these lands, Kadioglu stated, “For this moment I can say that I do not believe in it. But as for the future, I would like it to be just this way. Currently it looks like a far dream, but I think we can and must think of it. Because ancestors are determined not only by kin. We should thoroughly study the people who lived in this geographic area.”