About
Pınar ALBAYRAK is an Assistant Professor at Kafkas University's Kazım Karabekir Technical Sciences Vocational School, specializing in Architectural Restoration within the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning. Since 2011, she has conducted extensive research on Urartian civilization sites in the Kars region, focusing on architectural characteristics and rock art analysis.
- Education:
- PhD in History (2023) - Kafkas University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Master's in History (2014) - Kafkas University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Master's in Turkish and Social Sciences Education (2008) - Kafkas University, Faculty of Education
- BA in Art History (2005) - Atatürk University, Faculty of Letters
Her research primarily investigates Middle Iron Age Urartian castles, rock paintings, and architectural traditions in the Caucasus-Anatolia region. Key themes include cultural transmission, historical geography, and comparative analysis of ancient structures.
Publications demonstrate expertise in Urartian architectural techniques, rock art symbolism, and regional fortification systems, with a strong focus on fieldwork and documentation. Collaborations with Mustafa Karageçi and Dilek Karageçi appear in recent works.
- Professional Roles:
- Department Head at Kafkas University (2011-present)
- Full-Time Faculty Member at Kafkas University (2011-present)
- Previously at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University (2007-2011)