Dogus Group 20-year sponsorship deal at Göbekli Tepe. In 2016, Dogus Group entered a 20-year sponsorship agreement with Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism Deal announced at World Economic Forum in Davos, pledging $15 million Funds support excavations, build visitor facilities, and promote site globally
In 2016, Doğuş Group pledged $15M over 20 years to sponsor Göbeklitepe, managing tourism operations and visitor facilities. The partnership was launched globally in January 2016 with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Archaeological work by the German Archaeological Institute, which has conducted major excavations since the 1990s, remains separate from commercial operations. Doğuş Group, one of Turkey's largest conglomerates, secured rights to manage aspects of site tourism under the agreement.
Key Facts
- In 2016, Dogus Group entered a 20-year sponsorship agreement with Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
- Deal announced at World Economic Forum in Davos, pledging $15 million
- Funds support excavations, build visitor facilities, and promote site globally
- Dogus Group controls tourism revenue including ticket sales, guided tours, and merchandising
- Dogus Group has 250+ companies with billions in revenue across automotive, tourism, and media sectors
- Archaeological work led by German Archaeological Institute and Sanliurfa Museum does not directly generate profits
Related site: Göbekli Tepe — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
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