MUAZZEZ ILMIYE CIG VISITED OUR CLASS 15.12.2021

Having set her heart on the “Great Journey of Humanity” and devoted her life to the Sumerian proverb that says, “Since you know it, why don’t you teach it?”, “Muazzez Ilmiye Cig” is still building up on the pages of history at the age of 108. She is a scientist who has been carrying the torch lighted by Ataturk to this day with great determination and enthusiasm. At IEK, Grade 9 students start covering the Sumerians in History class and in Grade 10, they continue their journey of education by learning about the Epic of Gilgamesh. This year, Muazzez Ilmiye Cig crowned and honored this journey with her presence by bringing the deepest knowledge of history to our school. Her 108-year-old voice was determined, not tired, while advising us to be proud of our nation and work relentlessly towards our goals. While enlightening the darkness with our knowledge as IEK youth, we’ve already started to think positively about a brighter future…

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