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In Memoriam: Prof. Dr. Alp Esin

Dear Members of Our Department,

It is with great sorrow that I have learned of the passing of Prof. Dr. Alp Esin, retired faculty member and former chair of our department, on 8 November 2026. May he rest in peace. I extend my deepest condolences and wishes for patience to his family, his loved ones and all members of our community.

A memorial ceremony for Prof. Dr. Alp Esin will be held on Monday, 9 November, at 12:30 in lecture hall E200 of our Department. Following the funeral prayer after the afternoon prayer at Bilkent Doğramacızade Ali Sami Paşa Mosque, he will be laid to rest at Cebeci Asri Cemetery.

Respectfully,

Prof. Dr. Serkan Dağ
Department Chair

You can access an interview with our professor through the link below.

📄 Interview with Prof. Dr. Alp Esin (PDF)
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