Sovereigns of the Silk Road: Ancient Legacies of Asia Minor Our 2026 Spring Archaeology Series at the @sancarturkishcenter, designed to bridge academic excellence with high‑end cultural engagement.

We opened the series with The First Farmers: Dawn of the Anatolian Hearth, featuring Dr. Levent Atıcı. A full house, a glowing Anatolian map, and a Neolithic‑inspired table set the tone for a season devoted to uncovering the deep roots of life across Asia Minor. A beautiful convergence of science, story, and shared table. We now look ahead to the next chapters: March 11, 2026 — Wednesday Chariots of Power: The Animal Engine of the Hittite Empire April 16, 2026 — Thursday Beyond the City Walls: Life at the Ancient Crossroads May 6, 2026 — Wednesday Lines in the Sand: Fortresses of the Islamic Frontier Join us on this journey across millennia. Register by visiting sancar.org/calendar Our special thanks to Sinem Kobaner for the photos in this post. #SovereignsoftheSilkRoad #SancarTurkishCenter #AzizandGwenSancarFoundation #ArchaeologySeries2026 #AsiaMinorHeritage #AnatolianHistory #CulturalHeritage #ArchaeologicalInstituteofAmerica #PublicArchaeology #ArchaeologyEducation