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The June-July special issue of Current World Archaeology Magazine is featuring all the latest archaeological news on Ancient Anatolia (modern day Turkey). The following is an excerpt from the article on Ephesus:

During our five-month excavation campaign in 2009, a total of 174 scientists from 11 different countries, and over 60 local workers, were employed at Ephesus. In addition to archaeologists, the following specialist disciplines were also represented: restoration, architectural history, anthropology, archaeozoology, archaeometry, Byzantine studies, numismatics, epigraphy, photography, geodesy, spatial planning, chemistry, geography and geology. We undertook 12 excavation projects, as well as scientific analysis of numerous monuments and artefacts. A highlight of the 2009 excavation was the discovery of the sanctuary for the goddess Meter/Kybele at mount Panayirdag. There, we found 12 marble-reliefs showing Meter, Zeus and Hermes. Together, we are contributing ever greater knowledge and care to this glorious site.

Visit the web page of Current World Archaeology and read the article on Ephesus

Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

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