Turkish city of Gaziantep preserves centuries-old baklava-making craft through family tradition
According to TRT World, the Gullu family at one of Gaziantep's oldest baklava shops continues hand-preparing the dessert using paper-thin dough, pistachios, and oak-fired stone ovens, per the report. The UNESCO-designated Turkish city has maintained baklava production as a tradition passed down through generations, TRT World reports. The story documents how artisanal food practices persist in regions where industrial production dominates global markets.
This story is based on a single source (TRT World). Key claims about the Gullu family's baklava shop and production methods have not been independently corroborated by US mainstream media outlets.
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- ✓Gaziantep is a UNESCO city in Turkey. (Source: TRT World report)
- ✓The Gullu family operates one of the city's oldest baklava shops. (Source: TRT World)
- ✓Baklava is prepared by hand using paper-thin dough, pistachios, and oak-fired stone ovens. (Source: TRT World)
Interpretation
- ~Baklava-making represents a centuries-old tradition in Gaziantep. (Source: TRT World characterization)
- ~The practice is passed down through family generations. (Source: TRT World framing)
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- May 25, 2026 at 7:17 AM PDT
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