Principal Current Research Projects
Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project
Excavation, analysis, and publication of the Late Assyrian city (900-600 BC)of Ziyaret Tepe
(ancient Tushhan) in the Diyarbakir Province of Turkey. Dr. Matney serves as Project Director.
Titriş Höyük Archaeological Project
Analysis and publication of the Early Bronze Age city (2600-2100 BC) of Titriş Höyük in the
Sanliurfa Province of Turkey. Dr. Matney served as co-director with Prof. Guillermo Algaze (UCSD) from 1994-1999.
Special Initiative: Titriş Höyük aDNA Analysis Project
Cheshmeh Ali Publication Project
Analysis and final publication of the Schmidt Expedition (1934-1936) to the Neolithic/Chalcolithic village
of Cheshmeh Ali (c. 6000-4000 BC) near modern-day Tehran in Iran.
Instant Web Publishing Databases
Extensive internet-based databases are available for researchers for the Ziyaret Tepe Archaeological Project,
Titris Hoyuk Archaeological Project, Cheshmeh Ali Publication Project, and the University of Akron's
James E. and Marjorie A. Akins Collection of Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts.
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UAkron Courses
Spring 2008
Introduction to Archaeology
This course covers the basic principles of archaeological fieldwork and interpretation.
Introduction to Archaeology, Honors Section
This course covers the basic principles of archaeological fieldwork and interpretation, with additional materials for students
in the UAkron Honors Program.
Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology
Lecture course covering the archaeology and historical texts of prehistoric and early historical southwestern Asia (cross-listed with History departments).
Archaeogeophysical Survey
In-depth training in the principles, equipmentation, and interpretation of magentic gradiometry and
electrical resistivity surveys in archaeology (cross-listed with Geology/Environmental Sciences and Geography/Planning). Fieldwork required.
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Links to Course Materials:
Introduction to Archaeology
Archaeological Theory
Archaeological Laboratory Methods
Archaeogeophysical Survey
Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology
Dr. Matney also administers the Certificate in Field Archaeology through the
Department of Classical
Studies, Anthropology and Archaeology. This stand-alone Certificate program provides
undergraduates with the necessary real-world skills to follow a career in contract archaeology (CRM).
You do not need to be enrolled in a degree-granting program to earn this Certificate.
Other Useful Links:
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