معرفی
Ergün Karaca is an Associate Professor at Trakya University's Faculty of Letters, Department of Archaeology, where he has been active since 2005. His academic journey includes a PhD in Classical Archaeology from Ege University (2016) and administrative roles such as Department Vice President (2019-2022) and Academic Unit Quality Commission Member (since 2022).
- Education:
- PhD in Classical Archaeology, Ege University (2016)
- MA in Classical Archaeology, Trakya University (2009)
- BA in Archaeology, Ege University (2002)
His research focuses on Eastern Thrace's cultural and historical geography across Archaic to Hellenistic periods, with specialized work on bone artifacts and ancient warfare. His 2019 publication on Defense Tools in Eastern Thrace and 2023 work on Lower Hebros pottery highlight cross-border trade networks and material culture analysis.
Key article trends include:
- Thracian-Roman interactions through bone technology
- Prehistoric settlement patterns in Eastern Thrace
- Numismatic studies of Arsinoe II
- Ceramic trade in Thrace and Asia Minor
- Funerary customs in Anatolia
- Historical geography of ancient roads
He serves as president of the Edirne Survey (since 2023) and is a member of the Turkish Archaeologists Association. His fieldwork includes ongoing roles in Metropolis Kazısı and Nif Dağı Araştırma Projesi since 2017, along with editorial contributions to MASROP E-Journal and Trakya University Journal of Faculty of Letters.
