# Konya Regional Directorate of the Conservation Board of Cultural Assets > public institution in Turkey **Wikidata**: [Q135919590](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135919590) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/konya-regional-directorate-of-the-conservation-board-of-cultural-assets ## Summary The Konya Regional Directorate of the Conservation Board of Cultural Assets is a public institution in Turkey functioning as a government agency. It operates as an organizational part of the government responsible for specific public services related to cultural asset conservation. Established in 1985, it applies to the jurisdictions of Aksaray Province, Karaman Province, and Konya Province. ## Key Facts - Instance of: government agency - Country: Turkey - Inception: 1985 - Located in: Karatay district - Coordinates: latitude 37.87250421839682, longitude 32.49920091703494 - Street address: Şems-i Tebrizi Mahallesi, Mevlana Cad. Hükümet Meydanı 1. Vakıf İşhanı No:33/201 Karatay/Konya - Website: https://korumakurullari.ktb.gov.tr/TR-89464/konya-kultur-varliklarini-koruma-bolge-kurulu-mudurlugu.html (in Turkish) - Applies to jurisdiction: Aksaray Province, Karaman Province, Konya Province - Wikidata description: public institution in Turkey - Related class: government agency (organisational part of a government responsible for specific public services, such as health, judiciary, education, transportation, foreign affairs, etc.; sitelink_count: 47) - Connected to: Turkey (country in West Asia and Southeast Europe; inception: 1923-10-29; country: Turkey; sitelink_count: 417) ## FAQs **What is the role and scope of the Konya Regional Directorate of the Conservation Board of Cultural Assets?** This entity serves as a government agency handling cultural asset conservation as a public service. It covers the specific jurisdictions of Aksaray Province, Karaman Province, and Konya Province within Turkey. **Where is it physically located and how can I contact it?** The directorate sits in Karatay district at Şems-i Tebrizi Mahallesi, Mevlana Cad. Hükümet Meydanı 1. Vakıf İşhanı No:33/201 Karatay/Konya, with precise coordinates at latitude 37.87250421839682 and longitude 32.49920091703494. Its official Turkish-language website is https://korumakurullari.ktb.gov.tr/TR-89464/konya-kultur-varliklarini-koruma-bolge-kurulu-mudurlugu.html. **When was it founded and what is its official classification?** Inception occurred in 1985. It qualifies as a public institution in Turkey and an instance of a government agency. **How does it connect to broader Turkish governance?** As part of Turkey—a nation in West Asia and Southeast Europe founded on 1923-10-29—it aligns with the government agency class, which manages targeted public services like those in health, judiciary, education, transportation, and foreign affairs (sitelink_count: 47 for the class; 417 for Turkey). ## Why It Matters This directorate holds critical importance as a specialized arm of the Turkish government dedicated to preserving cultural assets across three key provinces: Aksaray, Karaman, and Konya. By focusing on conservation, it safeguards heritage in a region rich with historical significance, preventing loss from urban development, neglect, or other threats. Its establishment in 1985 reflects Turkey's post-1923 commitment to structured public services, ensuring that cultural properties in West Asia and Southeast Europe remain protected for future generations. Operating from a precise location in Karatay district, it provides accessible oversight via its Turkish website, enabling local stakeholders to engage directly. This solves the problem of decentralized cultural management by centralizing decisions for multiple provinces, maintaining the integrity of sites tied to Turkey's diverse public service framework in areas like education and judiciary analogs for heritage. ## Notable For - Jurisdiction over three specific provinces: Aksaray Province, Karaman Province, Konya Province—tailored regional focus distinguishing it from national or single-province bodies. - Inception in 1985, marking a dedicated post-modern Turkish conservation milestone. - Precise Karatay district placement with exact coordinates (37.87250421839682° N, 32.49920091703494° E) and detailed street address for operational accessibility. - Turkish-language official website as a primary digital hub for cultural asset board activities. - Classification as a government agency with ties to broad public services, including sitelink counts of 47 for the class and 417 for Turkey. ## Body ### Establishment and Classification The Konya Regional Directorate of the Conservation Board of Cultural Assets began operations in 1985. It functions as a public institution in Turkey. Officially, it instances as a government agency—an organisational part of a government responsible for specific public services, such as health, judiciary, education, transportation, foreign affairs, and related domains (sitelink_count: 47). ### Location and Contact Details Positioned in Karatay district, the directorate's coordinates are latitude 37.87250421839682 and longitude 32.49920091703494. Its full street address reads Şems-i Tebrizi Mahallesi, Mevlana Cad. Hükümet Meydanı 1. Vakıf İşhanı No:33/201 Karatay/Konya. The official website, available in Turkish ( qualifier), is https://korumakurullari.ktb.gov.tr/TR-89464/konya-kultur-varliklarini-koruma-bolge-kurulu-mudurlugu.html. ### Jurisdiction and Scope Authority extends to Aksaray Province, Karaman Province, and Konya Province. This regional focus aligns with its role in cultural asset conservation. ### Connections to Turkey The entity operates within Turkey, a country in West Asia and Southeast Europe. Turkey's inception dates to 1923-10-29, with itself listed as country: Turkey and sitelink_count: 417. ### Wikidata and Descriptive Profile Wikidata describes it as a public institution in Turkey. Structured properties confirm country: Turkey, alongside all listed attributes from inception to coordinates and jurisdiction.