Archéologie
Archaeology Seminar - Town and Country in Medieval Cappadocia: The View from Endowment Deeds and Records
In English
Online
Organised in partnership with ODTÜ METU (Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi), Sorbonne Université and Orient & Mediterranée.
Organisers: Burcu Erciyas ( Middle East Technical University) and Maxime Durocher (Sorbonne Université)
Oya Pancaroğlu (Boğaziçi University) - Town and Country in Medieval Cappadocia: The View from Endowment Deeds and Records
Program:
Seminar Series - Cappadocia Making: Between Territories and Landscapes of Güzelyurt, Sivrihisar, Akyamaç and Their Surroundings
In English
Grégoire Sommer, LERH - Construction of landscapes : the rhetoric of Gregory of Nazianzus
The distinction between territory and landscape is clearly defined in the European Landscape Convention (STE 76), which addresses territory by including a dimension of landscape. According to this convention, "Landscape" refers to a part of territory as perceived by populations, the character of which results from the action of natural and/or human factors and their interrelations.
Within the humanities, the approach to territory and landscapes remains delicate, as the vocabulary used in each discipline carries distinct meanings. An intriguing example is that of the term Cappadocia, which, although widely accepted in scientific and public literature, lacks a fixed definition. Indeed, when we speak of Cappadocia, what exactly are we referring to? Despite Guillaume de Jerphanion's invention of this Byzantine region serving as a demonstration, the question of defining Cappadocia continues to permeate Cappadocian studies (Planhol 1981; Métivier 2005; Lamesa 2016). Why? Because the Cappadocian territories and landscapes over the long term remain elusive.
It should be noted that Cappadocia, studied by researchers working on Medieval period inspired by Jerphanion's work, stretches from Aksaray to Niğde and from Kayseri to Nevşehir; however, should we not speak of Cappadocias in the plural to account for the history of this central Anatolian area, known geologically as CAVP (Central Anatolian Volcanic Province), situated between two faults: Tüz Gölü and Ecemiş (Çiner et al. 2012). Successively a satrapy, kingdom, province, eparchy(ies), this territory with fluctuating borders (Lamesa 2021), sometimes divided or associated with other administrative structures, only recently acquired administrative reality in the centennial Turkish Republic (Law 7174, 2019).
Building upon the interdisciplinary seminar "Cappadocia: Land of History and Cultures" held at the IFEA between 2011 and 2012, led by Anaïs Lamesa, Aude Aylin de Tapia, Lisa Deheurles-Montmayeur (introductory seminar: DOI: 10.60527/wjhr-z883), we aim to explore Cappadocian landscapes, this time focusing on a specific area: the Güzelyurt, Sivrihisar, and Akyamaç area (Aksaray region). Our objective is to initiate a dialogue across various disciplines, starting from this zone to deepen understanding of Cappadocian landscapes and highlight the multi-memorial layers to read of its history.
Each talk will last approximately 40 minutes, then public will engage with the presenters in a 15–20-minute dialogue.
This monthly seminar, conducted online, is co-organized by the French Institute of Anatolian Studies, Nevşehir Haci Bektaş Veli University, the Laboratory of Rhetorical Studies, and Kapadokya University. It will commence in November 2024 and consist of seven sessions. Presentations will be delivered in Turkish or English. Anaïs Lamesa (Edinburgh University and IFEA), Ayşe Budak (Nevşehir Haci Bektaş Veli University), Grégoire Sommer (Laboratory of Rhetorical Studies and IFEA), and Idil Üçbaşaran are the co-organizers of this seminar.
Programme
28 January 2025: Grégoire Sommer: Construction of landscapes: the rhetoric of Gregory of Nazianzus (in English)
18 February 2025: Anne-Hélène Joulia : A mystery in the landscape? New perspectives on the study of Kizil Kilise (in English)
18 March 2025: Ayşe Budak: Ottoman landscape mosques (in Turkish)
15 April 2025: On-site (Güzelyurt) : workshop with Sacıt Pekak, Gamze Uray and Stefo Benlisoy (in Turkish)
Sacit Pekak: Immovable cultural heritage from Gelveri to Güzelyurt
Gamze Uray: Evaluation of the stone ornaments seen in the architectural structures of Güzelyurt in terms of the relationship between religion and art
Stefo Benlisoy: The historical evolution of the Orthodox communities of Gelveri (Güzelyurt) and Aksaray during the late Ottoman period
20 May 2025: Aylin De Tapia: Ottoman-Greek-Orthodox monuments in the cultural heritage of Turkey. Conversion, reappropriation, disintegration. Cappadocia as a case study (in English)
24 June 2025: Idil Üçbaşaran: Tourism geography and landscape apprehension: the example of Güzelyurt (in English)
Séminaire « Villes antiques » - Le municipe de Bezabde : une ville sur la frontière romano-perse
En français
En hybride
Inscription en présentiel (date limite : 28/01 à 14h)
Dr. Charlotte Labedan-Kodas [chercheuse associée à l’IFEA – UPVM3 (CRISES)]
La ville de Bezabde a suscité la curiosité de nombreux historiens. Elle nous est connue par Ammien Marcellin, qui la qualifie de « municipium » au livre XX des Res Gestae. Le récit de la bataille qui y fut livrée contre Shapur II par les légions de Constance II en reflète l’importance stratégique. Longtemps identifiée à la ville de Cizre, située sur la frontière syro-turque, elle est finalement localisée près du village d’Eski Hendek par l’équipe de Guillermo Algaze dans les années 1980. Dans cette conférence, je me propose d’effectuer une synthèse des éléments historiques et archéologiques qui ont pu être réunis sur Bezabde et de présenter le mobilier inédit que j’ai pu observer sur le terrain dans le cadre de ma thèse, ainsi que certaines observations réalisées par l’équipe de prospection de Gülriz Kozbe entre 2020 et 2022.
Seminar Series - Cappadocia Making: Between Territories and Landscapes of Güzelyurt, Sivrihisar, Akyamaç and Their Surroundings
In English
Anne-Hélène JOULIA, UNS Ulm / EPHE - A mystery in the landscape? New perspectives on the study of Kızıl Kilise
Anne-Hélène Joulia is a student at Ecole Normale Supérieure (Paris) and Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes where she is in her first year of a Master's degree in Archaeology and Art History. In early 2024, she did a research internship within the Archaeology department of the IFEA, where she contributed to the study project on the Kızıl Kilise, the Red Church of Güzelyurt. She is currently continuing the research initiated at the IFEA as part of her Master's thesis, which focuses on the building techniques of masonry churches in Byzantine Cappadocia.
The distinction between territory and landscape is clearly defined in the European Landscape Convention (STE 76), which addresses territory by including a dimension of landscape. According to this convention, "Landscape" refers to a part of territory as perceived by populations, the character of which results from the action of natural and/or human factors and their interrelations.
Within the humanities, the approach to territory and landscapes remains delicate, as the vocabulary used in each discipline carries distinct meanings. An intriguing example is that of the term Cappadocia, which, although widely accepted in scientific and public literature, lacks a fixed definition. Indeed, when we speak of Cappadocia, what exactly are we referring to? Despite Guillaume de Jerphanion's invention of this Byzantine region serving as a demonstration, the question of defining Cappadocia continues to permeate Cappadocian studies (Planhol 1981; Métivier 2005; Lamesa 2016). Why? Because the Cappadocian territories and landscapes over the long term remain elusive.
It should be noted that Cappadocia, studied by researchers working on Medieval period inspired by Jerphanion's work, stretches from Aksaray to Niğde and from Kayseri to Nevşehir; however, should we not speak of Cappadocias in the plural to account for the history of this central Anatolian area, known geologically as CAVP (Central Anatolian Volcanic Province), situated between two faults: Tüz Gölü and Ecemiş (Çiner et al. 2012). Successively a satrapy, kingdom, province, eparchy(ies), this territory with fluctuating borders (Lamesa 2021), sometimes divided or associated with other administrative structures, only recently acquired administrative reality in the centennial Turkish Republic (Law 7174, 2019).
Building upon the interdisciplinary seminar "Cappadocia: Land of History and Cultures" held at the IFEA between 2011 and 2012, led by Anaïs Lamesa, Aude Aylin de Tapia, Lisa Deheurles-Montmayeur (introductory seminar: DOI: 10.60527/wjhr-z883), we aim to explore Cappadocian landscapes, this time focusing on a specific area: the Güzelyurt, Sivrihisar, and Akyamaç area (Aksaray region). Our objective is to initiate a dialogue across various disciplines, starting from this zone to deepen understanding of Cappadocian landscapes and highlight the multi-memorial layers to read of its history.
Each talk will last approximately 40 minutes, then public will engage with the presenters in a 15–20-minute dialogue.
This monthly seminar, conducted online, is co-organized by the French Institute of Anatolian Studies, Nevşehir Haci Bektaş Veli University, the Laboratory of Rhetorical Studies, and Kapadokya University. It will commence in November 2024 and consist of seven sessions. Presentations will be delivered in Turkish or English. Anaïs Lamesa (Edinburgh University and IFEA), Ayşe Budak (Nevşehir Haci Bektaş Veli University), Grégoire Sommer (Laboratory of Rhetorical Studies and IFEA), and Idil Üçbaşaran are the co-organizers of this seminar.
Programme
28 January 2025: Grégoire Sommer: Construction of landscapes: the rhetoric of Gregory of Nazianzus (in English)
18 February 2025: Anne-Hélène Joulia : A mystery in the landscape? New perspectives on the study of Kizil Kilise (in English)
18 March 2025: Ayşe Budak: Ottoman landscape mosques (in Turkish)
15 April 2025: On-site (Güzelyurt) : workshop with Sacıt Pekak, Gamze Uray and Stefo Benlisoy (in Turkish)
Sacit Pekak: Immovable cultural heritage from Gelveri to Güzelyurt
Gamze Uray: Evaluation of the stone ornaments seen in the architectural structures of Güzelyurt in terms of the relationship between religion and art
Stefo Benlisoy: The historical evolution of the Orthodox communities of Gelveri (Güzelyurt) and Aksaray during the late Ottoman period
20 May 2025: Aylin De Tapia: Ottoman-Greek-Orthodox monuments in the cultural heritage of Turkey. Conversion, reappropriation, disintegration. Cappadocia as a case study (in English)
24 June 2025: Idil Üçbaşaran: Tourism geography and landscape apprehension: the example of Güzelyurt (in English)
Archaeology Seminar - Medieval Landscape Of Anatolia : Deciphering The Dynamic Relationship Between Urban And Rural
In English
Seminer - Kapadokya’nın Kuruluşu: Güzelyurt, Sivrihisar, Akyamaç ve Çevresinde Bölgeler ve Peyzajlar Arasında (dikkat: program güncellendi)
Sunum dili Türkçedir
Online formatta
Seminer tanıtımı ve güncel program
Doç. Dr. Ayşe Budak, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi, Sanat Tarihi Bölümü
Osmanlı Peyzajı İçinde Bölge Camileri
Her ay çevrimiçi olarak gerçekleştirilen konferans dizisinde Mart ayı için planlanan konuşma “Osmanlı Peyzajı İçinde Bölge Camileri” başlığını taşımaktadır. Bu konferansta Güzelyurt bölgesi için Osmanlı dönemi camileri seçilmiş olup bu camilerden en ilginç olanlar ise kaya oyma camilerdir. Kayadan oyulmuş camiler bölge mimarisi için oldukça dikkat çekicidir. Türkiye coğrafyasında kayadan oyulmuş camilerin en çok bulunduğu bölge Kapadokya bölgesidir. Bu camiler bölge mimarisinin sürekliliği içinde düşünülmektedir. Bölgenin Roma Bizans mimari dönemlerinden itibaren ana inşa malzemesi olan kaya, Türklerin bölgeye gelmesinden sonra, Türkler tarafından da kullanılmaya devam eden ana inşa malzemesi olmayı sürdürmüştür. Ayrıca bölgede kiliseden camiye dönüştürülmüş geç dönem örnekleriyle birlikte küçük camilerde Osmanlı döneminde inşa edilmeye devam edilmiştir. Bu konferansta, bölge camilerinin genle özellikleri anlatılacak olup, bu camilerin geçmişle bağı, kültürel ve mimari süreklilik kavramı üzerinden okunmaya çalışılacaktır.
Seminar « Ancient Cities » - Tracing Sasanian Gardens Within and Beyond the City: Royal Parks and Palatial Landscapes in Late Antique Southwest Asia
In English
In Hybrid
To register, please click on the blue ‘Inscription’ button at the bottom of the page.
Organised in partnership with IFPO Erbil, Iraq
Ghasemi Parsa (UMR 7041 ArScAn, OrAm team)
In this presentation, Parsa Ghasemi will discuss the gardens and green spaces during the Sasanian period, focusing on both urban and rural settings across Mesopotamia and the Iranian plateau. The talk will examine how the Sasanians adapted their landscape management techniques to various environmental conditions, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, where they ingeniously transformed barren lands into flourishing gardens and paradisiacal spaces. By analyzing archaeological evidence, this presentation will shed light on the approaches that the Sasanians used to integrate nature into their built environment, demonstrating their mastery in creating sustainable and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
Seminar Series - Cappadocia Making: Between Territories and Landscapes of Güzelyurt, Sivrihisar, Akyamaç and Their Surroundings
In English
Aude Aylin de Tapia (Universität Freibourg) - Ottoman-Greek-Orthodox monuments in the cultural heritage of Turkey. Conversion, reappropriation, disintegration. Cappadocia as a case study.
Aude Aylin de Tapia is a Junior-Professor in Turkish and Islamic Studies at the department of Oriental Studies, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Germany). During her PhD years, she was a fellow of the IFEA. Her main interests focus on relations between Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ottoman and Republican Anatolia, Karamanlidika studies, shared sacred sites, and cultural heritage of Christian minorities in Turkey. She recently published her book "Orthodox Christians and Muslims in Cappadocia: Local Interactions in an Ottoman Countryside (1839-1923) (Brill, Leiden).
Jun.Professor Dr., Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Séminaire « Villes antiques » : Amida/Diyarbakır : recherches pluridisciplinaires sur l'eau et la ville
En français
En hybride
Pour vous inscrire en présentiel cliquez sur le bouton bleu "inscription" en bas de page.
- Martine Assenat (CRISES – IFEA- Université Paul-Valéry - Montpellier, Maître de conférences)
- Christian Leduc (IRD, UMR G-EAU, Montpellier, Directeur émérite de recherche de l'IRD)
Eau sauvage, eau domestiqu(é)e, eau patrimoine, la richesse de cette ressource constitue une particularité majeure d’Amida/Diyarbakır - et ce depuis la première occupation humaine du site en surplomb du Tigre. Une telle abondance peut surprendre dans le contexte géographique de la Haute-Mésopotamie. En écho, les textes anciens et les recherches sur la topographie romano-byzantine de la ville apportent un certain nombre d’indications sur l’importance de l’eau à Amida, sur ses monuments et ses usages, mais ces références présentent aussi beaucoup d’angles morts. Pour les éclairer, des investigations en cours (notamment en hydrogéologie) nous fournissent d’autres informations sur l’évolution récente de l’eau souterraine et son utilisation. La combinaison pluridisciplinaire de ces multiples fragments permet de comprendre l’évolution des paysages de l’eau, paysage hydrologique et paysage historique, et de les faire se rencontrer.
Photographie: Merthan Anık, DKVD archives de Diyarbakır Kent.
Yuvarlak Masa Toplantısı - Seminer Serisi - Kapadokya’nın Kuruluşu: Güzelyurt, Sivrihisar, Akyamaç ve Çevresinde Bölgeler ve Peyzajlar Arasında
Türkçe
Hibrit Formatta
Tarih: 6 Mayis 2025
Saat: 9:30-12:30
Yer: Yeni mah.Vali Sebati Buyuran Cad.No:30, A101 üstü- 68500/Güzelyurt/AKSARAY
Organizasyon
Ayşe Budak, Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi
Gamze Karaman, Aksaray Üniversite
Anaïs Lamesa, University of Edinburgh
Grégoire Sommer, Laboratoire d’études des rhétoriques
Yuvarlak masanın programı
Açılış konuşmaları
Sacit Pekak
Gelveri'den Güzelyurt'a taşinmaz kültürel miras
Gamze Uray
Güzelyurt mimari yapılarda görülen taş süslemelerin din ve sanat ilişkisi açısından değerlendirilmesi
Nail Uslu & Sümeyye Çalık
Kızıl Kilise 3 Boyutlu belgeleme teknikleri