“What drove a man to champion national industry with such unwavering belief?” Here at the Akgün Erbakan Grave, we remember a man who dared to dream of a self-sufficient Turkey. Akgün Erbakan, a name less known than his brother Necmettin, embodies the spirit of innovation and national pride. Though not a politician like Necmettin, Akgün was an engineer, fueled by a vision of a Turkey empowered by its own industrial might. This vision took root in Germany, where Akgün witnessed the post-war economic miracle firsthand. He saw Germany rebuild with American aid, but crucially, they used it to establish their own heavy industries. This experience left a profound mark on him. He returned to Turkey, not to replicate, but to innovate. Akgün Erbakan’s legacy rests on a simple yet powerful belief – that a nation’s strength lies in its ability to create and produce. A belief etched in this very ground.
Skulpturenpark Stammheim
A golden winged pug surveys the Rhine. That’s how many remember the Skulpturenpark Stammheim. This isn’t just any park. It’s