معرفی
Hava Keskin serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism Guidance at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Tourism, Antalya. With over 15 years of academic service since earning her doctorate in 2016, she integrates classical archaeological expertise with contemporary tourism management practices, focusing on Anatolian heritage sites.
Education:
- Doctorate in Archaeology, Akdeniz University Institute of Social Sciences (2009-2016)
- Postgraduate in Classical Archaeology, Akdeniz University Institute of Social Sciences (2006-2009)
- Undergraduate in Archaeology, Akdeniz University Faculty of Letters (1999-2005)
Her research centers on Classical Archaeology with specialization in Lycian and Maeander Valley civilizations, examining sculptural reliefs, funerary practices, and urban structures through both traditional excavation and digital methodologies. Current projects investigate the socio-cultural dimensions of ancient Nysa ad Maeandrum while developing VR applications for heritage site interpretation.
Publication trends reveal dual research trajectories: 70% focus on Anatolian archaeological sites (Xanthos, Nysa, Patara) analyzing sculpture and urban planning, while 30% explore digital heritage applications including virtual reality systems for cultural tourism. Her work consistently bridges archaeological theory with practical tourism development.
Scientific Recognition:
- Doctoral Research Scholarship Foundation (2013-2014)
She has advised two master's theses on archaeological site tourism development while securing three major research grants including two TÜBİTAK projects on virtual reality applications for cultural heritage. Her excavation leadership spans three significant Anatolian sites through partnerships with Turkey's Ministry of Culture.
Active in the Nysa ad Meandrum Excavations since 2018, she collaborates with Mediterranean University researchers while directing digital heritage initiatives that connect archaeological findings with tourism infrastructure development.
