Uncovering the lost layers of Anatolia's ancient civilizations

New Discoveries in Ancient Turkey · 58:35 · Video: Penn Museum · Watch at the source

In short: Explore how recent archaeological finds in Turkey are reshaping our understanding of history. This lecture examines significant discoveries made over the last quarter-century, from Neolithic ritual sites to Byzantine maritime remains.

Dr. C. Brian Rose, the curator overseeing the Golden Age of King Midas exhibition, presents a survey of remarkable finds from the past 25 years. The presentation details the Roman Sebasteion located at Aphrodisias, the early Neolithic cult circles found at Göbeklitepe, and Middle Byzantine shipwrecks discovered in Istanbul.

By connecting these diverse eras, the lecture provides a broader context to the era of King Midas, illustrating the profound archaeological depth found within the Turkish landscape.

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