Aksaray University
ARCHEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Department of Archaeology at Aksaray University’s Sabire Yazıcı Faculty of Science and Letters was established in 2010 and began admitting undergraduate students in the Fall Semester of the 20142015 academic year, following the completion of the necessary academic and administrative structuring. Since its inception, the department has continued its education and research activities in the field of archaeology, driven by a qualified academic staff, a commitment to applied education, and scientific research covering various historical periods. Educational activities within the department are conducted by a total of six academic staff members, comprising two Professors, one Associate Professor, two Assistant Professors, and one Research Assistant. With expertise spanning Prehistory, Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology, and Classical Archaeology, our academic staff ensures that students receive comprehensive training across the various periods and disciplines of archaeology. Currently, the department conducts archaeological fieldworkencompassing sites of diverse periods and characteristicsat the Ancient City of Tyana, Keçe Cave, and Büyükdeller.