About Congress

First International Congress of Eurasian Maritime History
 
Piri Reis University, named after the famous, 16th century Turkish admiral and cartographer, was established in 2008 to serve the maritime industry both in Turkey and at international levels. The university has earned a prominent place in the Turkish maritime industry through its exceptional education quality. Piri Reis University has decided to hold the First International Congress of Eurasian Maritime History, which will convey our Turkish maritime heritage to future generations by bringing together the contributions of international and Turkish historians. Piri Reis University has also decided to hold this organisation once every two years.

The first congress was held at the Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel in Istanbul, between 5-8 November 2012.

During this congress International Association of Maritime Studies (IAMS) was founded with a few number of participating academicians. For the detailed information please go to “IAMS sheet”.