Eric C. Hansley, a doctoral student in the Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, will present his research on
“The Persian Destruction of Sardis: New Archeological Finds”
Friday, March 14, 2025
1-2 PM US CT
In-person: Memorial Union (Check TITU)
Zoom: TBA.
About the Talk: This talk explores findings from recent excavations shedding light on the Persian destruction of Sardis. The speaker will examine newly discovered evidence that enhances our understanding of the city’s destruction and its historical significance.
About the Speaker: Eric C. Hensley is a doctoral student at the Department of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies. He received a BA with Honors in Linguistics and Classics from the University of Arizona, a Classics Post-bac certificate from Columbia University, and an MA in Classics from New York University. His research focuses primarily on the Roman imperial cult in the Eastern Mediterranean and the epigraphic evidence for its practice. He also spends summers excavating Lydian houses at Sardis in Turkey.
About Karpat Talks: The Karpat Talks is a series of presentations designed to highlight the research of graduate students, scholars, and visiting academics in Turkish Studies. The talks aim to create a space for dialogue and knowledge exchange on topics ranging from Ottoman history to contemporary Turkish issues.
About K-GRADS Society: The Karpat Graduate Student Society (K-GRADS Society) is a platform for graduate students at UW-Madison to connect and share their research related to Turkish studies. It provides a supportive environment for networking, mentorship, and collaboration among emerging scholars in the field of Turkish and Ottoman history. K-GRADS Society organizes the Ottoman Turkish Reading Group and Karpat Talks. If you are interested in joining the K-GRADS Society, please fill out our sign-up form or send us an email: karpatgradsociety@gmail.com
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