معرفی
Dr. Eyyüp Ay is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Archaeology. His work bridges Archaeology, Archaeometry, and Religious Violence, focusing on the Early Bronze Age and Medieval Archaeology of Southeastern Anatolia and Northern Mesopotamia.
- Education:
- PhD in Art History, Hacettepe University (1999)
- MA in Protohistory and Near Eastern Archaeology, Hacettepe University (1993)
- BA in Protohistory and Asian Middle East Archaeology, Ankara University (1989)
His research interests include the archaeology of religious violence, cultural heritage under dams (e.g., Ilısu Dam projects), and the role of climate change in ancient civilizations. He has led 25 excavation projects since 1999, including surveys in the Upper Tigris and Habur regions.
Key article trends span:
- Analysis of Early Bronze Age materials (e.g., cosmetic residues, metallurgy)
- Studies on Ubeyd culture and Hurrian-Mitanni temple architecture
- Explorations of religious violence and sacred symbolism
- Climate impact on settlement patterns
- Comparative studies of Mesopotamian and Anatolian cultures
- Methodological critiques in archaeological practice
He has supervised 6 master’s theses, advised on Ilısu Dam salvage operations, and authored 13 books/chapters. His teaching includes courses on Prehistoric Art, Mesopotamian Sculpture, and Hurrian-Mitanni Archaeology.
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