One of the world's oldest civilizations is now rewriting its story in one of the world's cultural capitals. The "Timewalk Exhibition," created by DEM Museums, has opened in London, inviting visitors on an immersive journey that begins at Göbeklitepe and continues through Babylon, ancient Egypt, the Maya civilization and Rapa Nui. Blending cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling, the exhibition transforms thousands of years of human history into a multisensory experience unlike any other.
Museums today are no longer simply places to observe artifacts behind glass. Around the world, cultural institutions are redefining how history is experienced, replacing passive observation with emotional engagement. The "Timewalk Exhibition" is a remarkable example of this evolution, using immersive design to transport visitors across civilizations while placing Türkiye's cultural heritage at the heart of the narrative.
An interior view of the "Timewalk Exhibition," London, U.K., July 21, 2026. (Photo by Funda Karayel)
The journey begins where many believe organized civilization itself first took shape: Göbeklitepe. Dating back nearly 12,000 years, the UNESCO World Heritage Site represents one of humanity's earliest gathering places, where ritual, belief and collective identity emerged long before cities existed. From there, visitors travel through the grandeur of Babylon, the monumental world of ancient Egypt, the astronomical achievements of the Maya and the spiritual landscape of Rapa Nui, home to the iconic Moai statues.
