معرفی
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kocaispir is affiliated with the Department of Ancient History at Iğdır University's Faculty of Science and Letters. His academic background includes a PhD from Atatürk University (2020) focusing on the interaction between Anav culture and Central Asian cultures, a Master's from Manas University (2012) on the Neolithic era of Central Asia's Ceytun culture, and a Bachelor's in History from Atatürk University (2005).
Education:
- PhD: Atatürk University, Turkish Studies Institute/Early History (2012–2020)
- Master's: Atatürk University, Social Sciences Institute/Early History (2010–2012)
- Bachelor's: Atatürk University, Faculty of Literature/History (2000–2005)
Research Interests: Prof. Kocaispir specializes in ancient Anatolian and Central Asian civilizations, with a focus on Urartian fortifications, Neolithic cultures like Halaf and Ceytun, Bronze Age settlement patterns, and cultural interactions between Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Central Asia. His work often employs archaeological evidence to reconstruct historical dynamics and migration patterns.
Recent Research Trends: His publications (2017–2023) emphasize Anatolia's Bronze Age geopolitical shifts, Achaemenid cultural influences in monuments, and the analysis of burial practices and trade networks. He frequently collaborates on projects examining Kura-Aras cultural zones and ancient resource management.
Grants/Projects:
- "Neolithic Central Asian Cultures Study" (Researcher)
- "Analysis of 3rd Millennium BC Settlements in Kura-Aras Region" (Researcher)
Labs/Teams: Participates in archaeological fieldwork teams focusing on Eastern Anatolia and Central Asia, though no specific lab affiliations are listed.
