By extracting the testimonies of the July 15 Coup Attempt from personal memories, we are working to create a common archive that can be accessed by a wider audience through written or visual means.
Testimony Archive: Preserving Collective Memory
Established on July 15, 2019, this digital platform was conceived to transform the individual testimonies of the July 15 Coup Attempt into a centralized, accessible, and permanent digital resource. By systematically documenting these personal memories through both written accounts and visual media, the project serves as a comprehensive institutional archive dedicated to preserving the legacy of this historical turning point.
The primary objective of this initiative is to provide researchers, historians, and future generations with direct access to first-hand accounts. By curating diverse narratives from across all segments of society, the archive aims to foster significant contributions to academic and civil society discourse regarding Turkey's democratization process. In doing so, the platform not only documents the July 15 Saga but also establishes a scholarly foundation for understanding the resilience of the national will through the lived experiences of its citizens.
