A THEORETICAL APPROACH TO THE ECONOMY IN THE TRANSITION FROM THE LATE BRONZE AGE TO THE IRON AGE IN CENTRAL ANATOLIA

2023-1-04
Karakoç, Şakir
This thesis is an attempt to understand the economic structure in Central Anatolia from the Late Bronze Age to the Iron Age. For this purpose, seven settlements located in Central Anatolia were selected. Gordion, Kerkenes, Kaman-Kalehöyük, Çadır Höyük, Boğazköy, Uşaklı Höyük, and Kınık Höyük will be evaluated, respectively. In order to achieve this goal, general social theories and some specific theories on ancient economy will be critically discussed. By doing this, the applicability of existing theories to the period and region selected here will be tested. Another goal of this thesis will be to understand the relationship between political organization and economic structure. Finally, this thesis will try and reveal possible economic relations between contemporary settlements that are in geographical proximity.

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Citation Formats
Ş. Karakoç, “A THEORETICAL APPROACH TO THE ECONOMY IN THE TRANSITION FROM THE LATE BRONZE AGE TO THE IRON AGE IN CENTRAL ANATOLIA,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2023.