How global politics and regional history shape the way we excavate legendary ancient sites
In short: Brian Rose, director of excavations at Troy and Gordion, examines how research agendas at these iconic Turkish locations have evolved over the last 25 years. This talk offers a rare look at the historiography of archaeology and the challenges of presenting ancient findings to the modern world.
Over a quarter-century of fieldwork, Brian Rose has navigated the complex task of interpreting Troy and Gordion for both academic peers and the general public. His work highlights how regional, national, and global shifts have dictated the priorities of archaeological projects in Turkey and the broader Near East.
By placing his own excavations within a wider historiographic framework, Rose critiques the methodologies of the past and present. The talk serves as a reflection on the discipline itself, weighing the successes and failures of site management and the external pressures that influence how we uncover and share history.
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