Historical Bread Treat from Göbeklitepe to Turkish Airlines Passengers

On September 22 İstanbulOn a Turkish Airlines flight from , to New York, business class passengers had the chance to taste a very special and historical delicacy. Bread made from thousands of years old wheat found in Göbeklitepe. Wheat, Şanlıurfa It was unearthed during excavations in the Stone Hills near the city and sheds light on Anatolia's agricultural past.

The Meeting of Traditional Anatolian Flavors and Modern Cuisine

Turkish Airlines presented this unique bread as a product symbolizing the meeting of ancient Anatolian traditions and modern gastronomic innovations. Developed by the famous Turkish chef Ömür Akkor and academic Çetin Şenkul, this special bread was served warm in a special package with butter and olive oil.

Gobeklitepe and the 12-Year-Old Agricultural Heritage of Anatolia

Supporting this special project, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism organized the premiere of a film dedicated to the historical bread around Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and the Euphrates River. This project draws attention to the development of agriculture in Anatolia approximately 12 thousand years ago and how Göbeklitepe led to radical changes in the nutritional habits and social structures of societies.

Award-Winning Catering Concept with Fresh Products from Local Producers

Turkish Airlines continues to gain a strong reputation with the catering concept it offers on its flights. The airline, which procures 80% of all its ingredients from local producers, offers its guests delicacies prepared with the freshest and highest quality products.

Evaluation of Turkish Airlines President Ahmet Bolat

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat expressed his pleasure in offering this innovative product to its passengers:

“We are proud to offer our business class guests the world’s oldest bread, produced from wheat found in excavations in Anatolia. We hope our passengers will enjoy this product, another one of our award-winning treats.”

About Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines, which started with five aircraft in 1933, has been a full member of the Star Alliance since 2008. Today, the company has 436 passenger and cargo aircraft, and offers flights to 129 destinations in 345 countries, offering a wide route network of 292 international and 53 domestic. You can find more information about Turkish Airlines on its official website.

About Star Alliance

Founded in 1997, Star Alliance is the world's oldest, largest and most inclusive airline alliance. It has the goal of continuously improving the customer experience across its worldwide network. Leading airlines such as Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines and United are part of this alliance.