
Atatürk University Biodiversity Science Museum (ABBM) operates under the umbrella of Atatürk University as the first biodiversity science museum established within a university in Türkiye 【1】. The museum has been structured to study, conserve, and scientifically exhibit the biodiversity of Eastern Anatolia. It integrates collection preservation, research, and public display functions across the fields of paleontology, entomology, zoology, botany, taxonomy, and biosystematics. The institution is
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Atatürk University (ATAÜNİ) is a public university located in the city of Erzurum, Türkiye. It was established as a result of the idea to create a university in Eastern Anatolia. Its campus, built on a vast area, houses physical infrastructure and academic units. The university has adopted scientific research alongside its educational activities as part of its mission.Atatürk University ranks 7th among public universities in Türkiye in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 rankings.Atatürk Ünive
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Nida Üstün

Narman is a district located in the eastern part of Erzurum province and is characterized by its historical significance and natural richness. The district possesses a predominantly mountainous terrain, being surrounded by high mountain ranges, which significantly influence both the local climate and agricultural practices. Throughout history, Narman has hosted various civilizations, reflecting its historical depth and cultural diversity. In the present day, the district’s economy is primarily s
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Zehra Yayla

Hurufat Atatürk University Printing Museum is a museum located within Atatürk University in Erzurum, established to research, preserve, and transmit the history of printing and writing to future generations. The museum’s name derives from the Arabic word “hurufat,” meaning “letters,” which refers to the metal type characters used in printing. Spread over an area of approximately 700 square meters, the museum houses one of Türkiye’s most comprehensive and largest collections in the field of print
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Emirhan Polat

Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu is a Turkish physician and academic. He is known for his work in medical pharmacology and his roles in university administration. On 16 August 2024, he was appointed Rector of Atatürk Üniversitesi by a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette.【1】Personal LifeAhmet Hacımüftüoğlu was born on 26 September 1975 in the Çaykara district of Trabzon. Due to his father’s academic appointment, the family moved to Erzurum later that same year, where he completed his primary
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Beyza Başar

The Eastern Anatolia Observatory (EAO) is an astronomical research facility located in the Konaklı neighborhood of Palandöken district, Erzurum province, Türkiye, at an elevation of 3,170 meters (10,400 feet), built to international standards. The project, initiated in 2012 under the coordination of Atatürk University, was established to house Türkiye’s largest and first infrared telescope. The Eastern Anatolian region was selected as the most suitable location for astronomical observations in T
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Buğrahan Tezgel