Prof. Dr. Şengül Aydıngün
Email: sengul19@gmail.com; sengulaydingun@kocaeli.edu.tr
Affiliation: Archaeology Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
Research Interests: History; Anatolian Archaeology; Bronze Age, Classical Archaeology
Dr. Şakir CAN
Email: sakir.can@kocaeli.edu.tr; cansakircs@hotmail.com
Affiliation:Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Archaeology, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
Research Interests: History; Prehistoric Architecture; Spatial Organisation; rural community
Anatolia has long been recognized as a pivotal bridge between continents, cultures, and eras. However, the true historical significance of this region lies not only within its modern borders but also in its profound relationship with its hinterlands—the Balkans, the Caucasus, Mesopotamia, the Levant, and the Mediterranean world.
In light of groundbreaking recent excavations and interdisciplinary research, this special issue aims to re-evaluate the historical and archaeological narrative of Anatolia and its connected geographies.
By embracing a broad chronological spectrum, from the first sedentary communities of the Neolithic to the complex socio-political landscapes of the Medieval period, this issue seeks to uncover the long-term dynamics of human interaction and cultural synthesis in Anatolia.
We invite scholars and researchers to submit original research articles, site reports, and theoretical papers that offer new insights into the material culture and historical evolution of Anatolia. We particularly encourage studies that utilize multidisciplinary approaches (e.g., archaeometry, bioarchaeology, digital humanities) to shed light on:
We are looking for contributions including, but not limited to:
Anatolia, Hinterlands, Asia Minor, Aegean and Balkan Interactions, Near Eastern Archaeology, Cultural Exchange, Material Culture, Recent Excavations, Connectivity, Landscape Archaeology, Trade Networks, Multi-disciplinary Research