Muazzez İlmiye Çığ celebrated her 110th birthday on June 20, 2024.
Muazzez İlmiye Çığ reached the exceptional milestone of her 110th birthday on June 20, 2024. This achievement was particularly noteworthy as it underscored her longevity and remained an inspiration within the scientific and academic communities. Her life encompassing two world wars, several economic downturns, and major cultural shifts, her resilience and contributions continued to be celebrated. This anniversary was noted with admiration and reflected her status as not just a renowned scholar but also a beloved national figure in Turkey.