Veli Ünsal

Prof. Dr. Veli Ünsal is a full-time Professor at the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Ahievran University Kirsehir. He holds a PhD in Ancient History (Atatürk University, 2006) and has focused on Ancient Anatolian History, Greek and Roman History, and Ancient Near Eastern History.

• PhD: Atatürk University, Social Sciences Institute, Ancient History (2000-2006)
• MA: Atatürk University, Social Sciences Institute, Ancient History (1997-2000)
• BA: Atatürk University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, History Department (1993-1997)

His research explores:

• Ancient Anatolian History: Specializing in Phrygian and Urartian civilizations, prehistoric settlements in Central and Eastern Anatolia.
• Mediterranean Interactions: Greek-Anatolian relations during the 1st-2nd millennium BC.
• Metallurgical Cultures: Karaz culture diffusion, Bronze/Iron Age trade networks.

His 15 most recent publications (2024-2018) demonstrate expertise in:

• Settlement archaeology across Anatolia's Kızılırmak and Coruh basins
• Economic systems of steppe cultures and their impact on ancient states
• Historical geography of Anatolian cities and trade routes
• Comparative analysis of Hittite, Urartian, and Greek cultural influences

He has served as:

• Department Chair (2018-2022)
• Deputy Dean (2014-2015)
• Editorial board member for journals like OANNES and Kırşehir Social Sciences Journal