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The Phoenix Archaeological Project (PAP), which aims to create ‘Next-Generation Archaeology’ with experts working together in various disciplines from gastronomy to ethnobotany, and from architecture to sociology, can guide our lives threatened by food and water scarcity along with the climate crisis by documenting sustainable examples from the past.
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In 2021, with the official permissions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums, archaeological surface research is being conducted in the ancient city of Phoenix and its surroundings, located in the Taşlıca and Söğüt neighborhoods of the Marmaris district, by an international scientific committee led by Dr. Asil Yaman from September 6 to October 6.
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Phoenix Ancient City near present day Taşlıca lies far from the touristic bustle of Marmaris. This semi-isolated site is a treasure trove of archaic delights camouflaged within a unique, rocky terrain. Culturally and historically rich, Phoenix became the inspiration for a unique archaeological project rooted in the belief that archaeology should be accessible to everyone.
The cultural artifacts unearthed in the excavation work started in the Ancient City of Phoenix in the Marmaris district of Muğla will be exhibited in their found location, bringing the life of past civilizations to the present day.
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In Bozburun on the Aegean coast, at the ancient city of Phoenix, which means the Phoenix Bird, ashes that are not lost even when scattered are giving birth to ‘new generation archaeology.
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Scientists, professionals, artists, and volunteers came together at the Phoenix Ancient City with the motto “Archaeology for Everyone.” We discussed the new generation of archaeological work with Dr. Asil Yaman.
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Three-dimensional mapping and documentation works have been completed in the ancient city of Phoenix, located in the rural Taşlıca neighborhood of Marmaris district in Muğla
Project coordinator Dr. Asil Yaman stated, ‘We have obtained data related to the Menteşe Beylik, which ruled the region in the 13th century and considered themselves ‘sultans of the coasts,’ and the Ottoman period.
In the Marmaris Bozburun Peninsula, which has unfortunately caused great distress across Turkey due to recent fires, a young and unique archaeological project is emerging, much like the Marmaris forests that will be reborn from their ashes
This week, we are discussing the ancient city of Phoenix and the Phoenix Archaeological Project under the moderation of Fulya Baran and Dr. Erkan Kambek.
The most exciting project: Phoenix ‘The most exciting!’ Because just a few kilometers beyond Söğüt, between Taşlıca and Serçe, lies this Hellenistic…
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In Marmaris, the first surface surveys to be conducted in the ancient city of Phoenix, which has a history dating back 2,600 years, will shed light on the region’s history by increasing cultural richness. The multidimensional archaeological surface surveys are planned to start in the fall.
In the ancient city of Phoenix and the Apollo sanctuary, located within the boundaries of Taşlıca Neighborhood, which is 60 kilometers away from Marmaris district of Muğla and has never undergone any rescue or excavation work to date, archaeological rescue excavations are beginning.
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Phoenix: New generation archaeology | 'We have ideas about locally produced solutions to climate crises
05.10.2023
The Phoenix Project, which has been ongoing in the Taşlıca neighborhood of Marmaris since 2021, is a new generation archaeology project
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PHOENIX ARCHAEOLOGY PROJECT | Linkedin Live
18.12.2022
The Phoenix Archaeology Project is a multinational and multidisciplinary archaeological research project conducted around the ancient city of Phoenix in the villages of Taşlıca and Söğüt in Muğla, Marmaris.
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Phoenix Ancient City Excavations
13.09.2022
Cultural artifacts uncovered during the excavation at the Phoenix Ancient City in Marmaris, Muğla, led by Dr. Asil Yaman, a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, will be displayed in their respective areas, thus preserving and showcasing the lifestyle of past civilizations for today.
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Phoenix Archaeology Project - Gastronomy Workshop 1: Gastronomic Studies
26.03.2022
In March 2022, a group of Mide Lobisi members, including chefs and food and beverage entrepreneurs, visited the Taşlıca and Söğüt villages and the Phoenix Ancient City in Marmaris upon the invitation of the Phoenix Archaeology Project.
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The Role of Archaeology in the Climate Movement: The Phoenix Experience with Dr. Asil Yaman
10.11.2021
Archaeologist Dr. Asil Yaman, along with Dr. Erkan Kambek and Fulya Baran, was the guest on the live program on the "Cultural Heritage and City" YouTube channel, discussing the Phoenix Archaeological Research Project (PAP).
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