On April 26–27, students and faculty from Bilkent University’s Department of Archaeology visited the ancient city of Aphrodisias in Aydın Province, accompanied by Rector Prof. Kürşat Aydoğan, Provost Prof. Orhan Aytür, and Dean Prof. Simon Wigley. Led by Prof. R.R.R. Smith, director of excavations at the UNESCO World Heritage site, the group explored the remarkably preserved ruins and […]
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Brian McPhee publishes book on Apollonius’ Argonautica and the Homeric Hymns
Assistant Professor Brian McPhee from the Program in Cultures, Civilizations, and Ideas has published a monograph with Brill Academic Publishers. The book, Apollonius’ Argonautica and the Homeric Hymns, offers the first-ever in-depth investigation of Apollonius’ profound engagement with the hymnic Homer. Read the book here. + GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
Bilkent to manage excavations at Sagalassos
Bilkent University has taken over the management of the Sagalassos excavations in Burdur, which had been led by KU Leuven for 35 years. The Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project, a leading interdisciplinary initiative, aims to further its exploration of the ancient city of Sagalassos in southwest Türkiye. Nestled in the Taurus Mountains near Ağlasun, Sagalassos thrived as a major center in […]
James Kinkaid receives young scientist award
James Kinkaid from the Department of Philosophy has been awarded the Science Academy’s Young Scientist Award (BAGEP) for 2025. The aim of the award is to reward the best young academics and to support them in conducting new studies. + GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
Sedat Alp Collection opened
The Department of Archaeology officially opened the Sedat Alp Collection on February 14 in its Reading Room, formally integrating an extensive assembly of books, periodicals, notes and photographs into the department’s library. Donated by Mehpare Alp in honor of her late father, Professor Sedat Alp—a foundational figure in Turkish Hittitology—the 900‐item collection spans Hittitology, Assyriology, Archaeology and Ancient History and […]
In memoriam: Julian Bennett (9 June 1949 – 29 January 2025)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Professor Julian Bennett, from the Department of Archaeology. To learn more about Julian’s significant contributions to Roman and conflict archaeology, as well as his invaluable role in Bilkent University’s archaeology department for nearly three decades, click here. There will be a commemorative event […]
Faculty member begins Dumbarton Oaks fellowship
Nathan Leidholm from the Program in Cultures, Civilizations, and Ideas recently started his year long fellowship at Dambarton Oaks in Washington DC. During his sabbatical leave he will be working on slavery and unfreedom in Byzantine thought on the household. Find out more about Nathan’s research here. + GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT
Spectacular meteor shower observed at Sagalassos
One of the most spectacular celestial events of the year, the Perseid Meteor Shower, created a visual feast for photographers in the ancient cities of Sagalassos and Kibyra in the region of Pisidia. Peter Talloen, Chair of the Department of Archaeology and director of excavations at Sagalassos, watched this unique sky spectacle with his team in front of the […]
Colossal head of Zeus found at Aphrodisias
The colossal head of Zeus, recently uncovered in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, has been identified as one of the finest examples of sculpture from the Roman Empire period. The bearded marble head, 66 centimeters tall and carved in relief as part of an architectural console, was found on July 16, in an area 50 meters west of the Temple […]
First Princeton-Bilkent Philosophy Workshop held
The inaugural History and Philosophy of Science Workshop, bringing together faculty and graduate students from the Philosophy departments of Princeton University and Bilkent University, was held from October 13-15. The principal organizers for the event were Dan Garber (Princeton) and Alireza Fatollahi (Bilkent). Tarek Dika (Toronto) and David Miller (Auburn) joined the workshop as special guests. By all accounts, the […]