Konya Governor İbrahim Akın and accompanying protocol members conducted an on-site inspection of the efforts to preserve and promote the historical and natural assets in Karatay.
As part of the program, the delegation first visited the Bozdağ Wildlife Development Area to observe the ongoing efforts on-site. Orhan Çatalçam, Regional Director of Nature Conservation and National Parks for the 8th Region, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the conservation activities being carried out in the area and the endemic species present. He also provided detailed information to the protocol members about the habitats of Anatolian wild sheep.
The second stop of the inspection tour was the ancient city of Savatra. Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca informed the delegation about the ongoing excavation works in the area and the historical artifacts that have been unearthed.
The program concluded with a visit to the Obruk Caravanserai Museum Hotel. Mayor Hasan Kılca shared details with the protocol members about the restoration and revitalization process of the centuries-old historical structure, as well as the efforts to integrate it into Konya’s cultural and tourism life.
Following the visit, Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca stated that they are working intensively to preserve the natural and cultural assets of Karatay and to incorporate them into the tourism sector.
Mayor Kılca also shared information about the Obruk Caravanserai Museum Hotel, stating: “We have brought the Obruk Caravanserai Museum Hotel, which has an 800-year history, into Konya’s cultural and tourism scene through extensive restoration and revitalization efforts. Our region has now become a significant attraction for both domestic and international visitors. As Karatay Municipality, we will continue our efforts without interruption to preserve our natural and historical heritage and pass it on to future generations.”
