🏛️Archaeological Presentation 4 – Spaces Between the Teeth: Settlements on the Islamic Frontier

🏛️Spaces Between the Teeth: Settlements on the Islamic Frontier
Speaker: Dr. Asa Eger

Dr. Eger’s talk will be on the Islamic-Byzantine Frontier, from the 7-10th centuries mainly. It will focus on cities, including Antakya, Tarsus, Malatya, etc, and Cappadocia for the Byzantine side. Fortresses were built during the Crusader period and after with few exceptions. He will talk about the transition from cities to fortresses. Cities represented an open and connected frontier, rather than a closed and militarized one demarcated by castles.

🍽️ Curated menu from Chapel Hill’s renowned Talulla’s Restaurant:
This “Silk Road” fusion finale features spiced sucuk bites and honey-drenched baklava, mirroring the rich cultural layering found within the strategic fortresses and vibrant border towns of the storied Cilician Gates.

General Admission: $65
Students: FREE (with Student Email Address) – Sponsored by “Ender Charitable Fund”
The Ticket System: Upon entry, “General Admission” holders will receive one premium beverage ticket. This ticket is redeemable for one glass of curated wine or a non-alcoholic specialty drink. (Students do not receive a ticket).

Time                         Activity and Duration
6:00 PM – 6:40 PM – Doors Open, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres (Themed), Networking – 40 min
6:40 PM – 6:50 PM – Welcome, Sponsor Acknowledgments, Speaker Introduction (AIA/Sancar Foundation) – 10 min
6:50 PM – 7:35 PM – Lecture – 45 min
7:35 PM – 7:55 PM – Q&A Session – 20 min
7:55 PM – 8:00 PM – Closing Remarks and Next Event Announcement – 5 min