Anatolian Civilizations
(TGUI-205)
INSTRUCTOR: Yrd. Doç. Dr. Sinan Ünlüsoy
TEXTBOOK : Sagona, A.G., and P.E. Zimansky. 2009. Ancient Turkey. London ;, New
York: Routledge.
TIME
: Thursday 13:30 – 16:05
CLASS ROOM : O - 002
SEMESTER : I (Fall) – 2012
Office: O106
Office Phone: (232) 4115609
Email: sinan.unlusoy@yasar.edu.tr
Website: http://sunlusoy.yasar.edu.tr
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 13:40-16:00
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
This course provides the student with an introductory knowledge of the main
archaeological issues in Anatolia from the Neolithic to the Byzantine period. Major
events such as the beginning of farming, urbanism, development of cultural groups
and cultural transformations, and the rise and fall of empires will be covered. It aims to
familiarize students with the development of architecture and other material remains of the
historical periods as uncovered in archaeological sites. The classes will consist of lectures and
discussions illustrated with slides. Discussions based on the weekly assigned readings from
the textbook.
Assesment:
Mid term exam
Quizzes (two)
Class Participation & Attendance
Final Exam
Total
30 %
10 %
10 %
50 %
100 %
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will gain a familiarity with the archaeology, art and
architecture of the historical periods in Anatolia from the earliest settlements of the 10 th
millenium B.C. through the iron ages. Students will develop an ability to define technical
terms concerning Anatolian archaeology. They will be also able to identify cultural processes
that shape the development of societies in Anatolia.
Student responsibilities
1. Attending all class sessions and participate discussions to related issues
2. Completing assigned readings and come to class prepared
3. Being accountable for the contributions to make in any team activities.
Note: Altough I will give occasional lectures, most of the class meetings will consist of
discussions based on the assigned readings. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU COME
PREPARED TO EACH CLASS – READ THE ASSIGNED CHAPTER IN YOUR
TEXT FOR THE DATE INDICATED ON THIS SYLLABUS.
Concering Honesty: Students are expected to neither to give nor to receive unauthorized aid
on examinations and homework papers, in accordance with the regulations of this university
Class Field Trip
We will take a field trip to at least two archaeological sites (in the vicinity of İzmir) that will
illustrate the techniques of site analysis and excavation. It will take place on a Saturday
(probably in October), leaving in the morning and returning in the afternoon. You are required
to attend.
COURSE OUTLINE & TUTORIAL SCHEDULE
The following topics from the course textbook will be given during the course period in fall
semester.
Weeks
Topics
1. 27/SEP: Introduction: course organization and objectives. Geography,
environment and ecology of Anatolia.
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, pp. 1-9
2. 04/OCT: Palaeolithic period in Anatolia; Karain, Yarımburgaz
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapters 1-2
3. 11/OCT: Pre-Pottery Neolithic Period in Anatolia; Göbekli Tepe, Çayönü.
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 3
4. 18/OCT: Pottery Neolithic and Chalcolithic Periods in Anatolia; Çatalhöyük.
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 4
5. 25/OCT: No Class-BAYRAM - Class will meet at an agreed date
Early Bronze Age cultures of Anatolia; Troia, Alaca Höyük, Liman Tepe
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 5
6. 01/NOV: Middle Bronze Age Cultures of Anatolia; Kültepe-Kanesh
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 6
7. 08/NOV: Late Bronze Age Cultures of Anatolia; Hittites; Boğazköy-Hattusa
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 7
8. 15/NOV: Iron Ages Civilizations of Anatolia; southern Anatolia during Iron age.
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 8
9. 22/NOV: MID_TERM
10. 29/NOV: Iron Ages Civilizations of Anatolia: Urartu and eastern Anatolia.
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 9
11. 06/DEC: Iron Ages Civilizations of Anatolia : Phrygia, Lydia and the Aegean
Reading: Sagona & Zimansky, Chapter 10
12. 13/DEC: Greek colonization of Anatolia.
(A reading assignment (handout) will be delivered by the instructor)
13. 20/DEC: Hellenistic Period in Anatolia.
(A reading assignment (handout) will be delivered by the instructor)
14. 27/DEC: Romans in Anatolia
Reading: Greene & Moore, Chapter 6
15 . 03/JAN: Byzantine Civilization in Anatolia
(A reading assignment (handout) will be delivered by the instructor)
16. 10/JAN: Final Examination