معرفی
İbrahim Ethem Koçak is a Research Assistant in Classical Archaeology at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Archaeology. Since 2013 he has been affiliated with Gaziantep University, contributing to both research and teaching activities while pursuing his doctoral studies at Ankara University.
Education
- PhD (ongoing), Classical Archaeology, Ankara University, Faculty of Language, History and Geography, Department of Archaeology (2013–)
- MA (with thesis), Archaeology, Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences (2009–2013)
- BA, Archaeology, Ankara University, Faculty of Language, History and Geography (2002–2007)
Research Interests
His research is centred on the Hellenistic and Roman periods in Anatolia, with particular emphasis on garland-decorated architectural elements, ancient road networks, and necropoleis. Additional interests include cultural heritage management, ancient urbanism, and the integration of epigraphic and architectural evidence to reconstruct ancient landscapes.
Publication Trends
Between 2021 and 2024, Koçak has published four refereed articles that collectively explore decorative programs of Hellenistic and Roman architecture, Roman road systems, and monumental tomb complexes. These works combine field survey data with stylistic and epigraphic analyses, highlighting continuity and innovation in Anatolian material culture.
Scientific Awards & Fellowships
- Ilse Hanfmann, George Hanfmann and Machteld J. Mellink Project Fellowship (2017)
Project Leadership & Fieldwork
Since 2017 he has participated in twelve national archaeological projects, serving variously as researcher, deputy excavation director, or project coordinator. Major projects include:
- Nysa Excavations (2021–2024, Deputy Director)
- Magnesia ad Maeandrum Excavations (2017, Researcher)
- Alexandria Troas Excavations (2017, Researcher)
- Multiple systematic surface surveys in Amasya, Ankara, Yozgat and Amyzon regions
Laboratory & Museum Collaboration
He has conducted detailed object studies at the German Archaeological Institute in Berlin and Frankfurt, as well as at archaeological museums in Muğla (Milas, Marmaris, Fethiye), integrating museum collections with field data to refine typologies of garland-decorated architectural blocks.
