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Canan Çakirlar is a Senior Lecturer (UD1) with ius promovendi at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, affiliated with the Groningen Institute of Archaeology (GIA). Her research focuses on zooarchaeology, historical ecology, and domestication processes, with particular attention to camels, sea turtles, and ancient dairying practices. She leads projects such as EDAN (Emergence of Domestic Animals in the Netherlands) and SeaChanges, training interdisciplinary researchers at the interface of archaeology and marine biology.
- Director of Studies for the Research MA Archaeology
- Head of Zooarchaeology at GIA
- PI of projects including EDAN (NWO-funded), SeaChanges, and Hidden Hybrids (camels)
Her work integrates stable isotope analysis, ancient DNA, and archaeological data to explore human-environment interactions. Key themes include the Anthropocene, Bronze Age Anatolia, and the Neolithic transition. She supervises PhD students in zooarchaeology and contributes to open science initiatives.
Recent media highlights include investigations into ancient sea turtle migration patterns and the role of cattle in elite consumption in Bronze Age Anatolia. Her lab, the GIA Zooarchaeology Lab, supports cutting-edge research in osteological analysis and digital archaeology.
