Archaeologist Musa Baran, who is also from the village of Bademler, thought that play developed and became more beautiful in every aspect and moment of life. For this purpose, he collected or produced dozens of toys, from kites to slingshots, from weapons made of spears to cars made of wire, for the museum he established in his house in the village square of Bademler.
While showing the primitive agricultural tools he made for educational purposes, he once again demonstrated the importance of creativity. Musa Baran also wrote books on children's education with games, children's games and the history, traditions and culture of Bademler Village.
After realizing the universality of toys, Baran conducted a study comparing children's games from the Ancient Age to today for the 10th International Archaeology Congress held in 1973 and presented the similarities as a report to the congress. The report attracted great attention and was published in the Expedition Magazine published in America. The book of children's games was published by the Ministry of Culture in 1993.
He says that the factors that affect games and toys are climate, material and culture. As a result, Baran stated that it is natural for children in countries where it does not snow not to know how to make a snowman. Similarly, in countries where there are no willow trees, children cannot be expected to make a whistle (sipsi) from willow.
