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# Gilgamesh epic returns to Istanbul in opera form
- URL: https://www.assyriapost.com/gilgamesh-epic-returns-to-istanbul-in-opera-form/
- Published: 2026-02-15T22:24:09.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-15T22:24:09.000Z
- Description: Gilgamesh Opera blends technology with contemporary staging.
- Author: The Assyria Post
- Tags: Curated stories

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"The “Gilgamesh Opera,” staged by the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet, will return to the stage at Istanbul’s Ataturk Cultural Center (AKM) after receiving strong audience interest last season.

The epic work by Turkish composer Ahmed Adnan Saygun will be performed on Feb. 18 and Feb. 21 at the AKM Turk Telekom Opera Hall, according to official announcements."

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[Ancient Mesopotamian epic Gilgamesh returns to Istanbul in opera form - Türkiye TodayIstanbul State Opera and Ballet will stage Ahmed Adnan Saygun’s ‘Gilgamesh Opera’ at Ataturk Cultural Center between Feb. 18-21![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/f5/5df5a6c1-1f57-4975-951e-ddd33d31dec7/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-9.png)Türkiye TodayNewsroom![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/f5/5df5a6c1-1f57-4975-951e-ddd33d31dec7/content/images/thumbnail/ancient-mesopotamian-epic-gilgamesh-returns-to-istanbul-with-modern-opera-production-3214539_20260214172255.jpg)](https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/ancient-mesopotamian-epic-gilgamesh-returns-to-istanbul-with-modern-opera-production-3214539?s=1&ref=assyriapost.com)