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  4. Archaeological Survey and Excavation Techniques
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Last Updated: 30/09/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
ARK123 - Archaeological Survey and Excavation Techniques II. SEMESTER 3 +0 5.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Required Courses
Course Instructor(s) PROF. DR. MAHMUT BİLGE BAŞTÜRK
Mode of Delivery The mode of delivery of this course is face to face
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Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Recommended Resources Sevin, V. (1995) Arkeolojik Kazı Sistemelri. İstanbul.Ökse, T.A. (2002)Arkeolojik Çalışmalarda Seramik Değerlendirme Yöntemleri.İstanbul.Renfrew, C, Bahn, P: Arkeoloji Anahtar KavramlarÖzdoğan, M.: Arkeolojik Kazılar Bİlimsel Çalışma mı? Toprak Hafriyatı mı?
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Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 What is Archaeology? Definition of Archaeology and Excavation, different disciplines of Archaeology.
Week - 2 Basic Methods in Archaeology: Dating Techniques - Relative Chronology
Week - 3 Basic Methods in Archaeology: Dating Techniques - Absolute Chronology
Week - 4 Archaeological Research Methods - Field Surveys
Week - 5 Archaeological Research Methods - Kinds of Excavations and Legal Backround
Week - 6 Field Studies - Topographical Analyses and Preparations for Excavation
Week - 7 Excavation Systems and Determining the Appropriate System
Week - 8 Tools and their utilization in the field.
Week - 9 Horizontal and vertical measuring systems in the field.
Week - 10 Drawings methods in the field
Week - 11 Documentation of the finds
Week - 12 Recording the field work
Week - 13 Finishing the field work. Protection methods in the field.
Week - 14 Archaeological Excavation and General Evaluations of Research Techniques

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