معرفی
Prof. Dr. Murat FIRAT is a faculty member at the Department of Archaeology within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Licentiate (2000), Master's (2004), and Doctorate (2011) in Classical Archaeology from Ege University. His academic focus spans Classical Archaeology with specialization in Hellenistic/Roman ceramics, terracotta artifacts, and ancient Anatolian sites.
Research interests include:
- Pisidia and Ionia regional studies
- Hellenistic and Roman ceramic typology
- Ancient metal statuettes and masonry techniques
- Underwater archaeology and trade networks
His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on Roman-era material culture analysis, particularly ceramic production at Phokaia, funerary monuments in Sagalassos, and museum artifact studies. Research consistently integrates field excavation data with typological classification across Anatolian sites.
Teaching responsibilities cover:
- Urbanization models and commercial activities in antiquity
- Geometric/Archaic architecture
- Roman ceramics and ceramic schools
He has edited several academic volumes including Pisidia Research II (2018) and contributed to the Cumhuriyetimizin 101. Yılına İthafen: Anadolu Arkeolojisi series (2024).
