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Veysel Apaydin

University College London, UCL Institute of Education, Faculty Member

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Should I stay or Should I go? Ideals and realities of archaeology in the conflict regions.

Apaydin, V. and Hassett, B. 2018. Should I stay or Should I go? Ideals and realities of archaeology in the conflict regions. Journal of Community Archaeology & Heritage. https://doi.org/10.1080/20518196.2018.1549821, 2018

Heritage, memory and social justice: reclaiming space and identity.

Apaydin, V. 2020. Heritage, memory and social justice: reclaiming space and identity. In V. Apaydin (ed) Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction. London: UCL Press , 2020

The interlinkage of cultural memory, heritage and discourses of construction, transformation and destruction.

Apaydin, V. 2020. The interlinkage of cultural memory, heritage and discourses of construction, transformation and destruction. In V. Apaydin (ed) Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction. London: UCL Press , 2020

The entanglement of the heritage paradigm: values meanings and uses

Apaydin, V. 2017. The entanglement of the heritage paradigm: values, meanings and uses, International Journal of Heritage Studies, DOI: 10.1080/13527258.2017.1390488, 2017

Introduction: Approaches to Heritage and Communities

Apaydin, V. 2018. Introduction: Approaches to Heritage and Communities. In V. Apaydin (ed) Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage. New York and London: Springer. , 2018

Who knows what? Inclusivity versus exclusivity in the Interactions of Heritage and Local Communities

Apaydin, V. 2018. Who knows what? Inclusivity versus exclusivity in the Interactions of Heritage and Local Communities. In V. Apaydin (ed) Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage. New York and London: Springer. , 2018

Critical Community Engagement in Heritage Studies

Apaydin V. (2018) Critical Community Engagement in Heritage Studies. In: Smith C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Springer, Cham https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51726-1_3348-1, 2018

Economic Rights, Heritage Sites and Communities: Sustainability and Protection

Apaydin, V. 2016. Economic Rights, Heritage Sites and Communities: Sustainability and Protection. Complutum, Vol. 27 (2): 369-384

Recent studies have widely discussed cultural heritage and property rights, rights to knowledge f... more Recent studies have widely discussed cultural heritage and property rights, rights to knowledge for indigenous and local communities, human rights in relation to cultural heritage, as well as impact of tourism on local communities and sustainable development through cultural heritage and past materials. This paper raises the ethical issues of economic income from cultural heritage by addressing the issue of why local and indigenous communities should have the right to design their economic development and directly benefit through and from their local heritage. In this paper, I argue that, as part of their human rights, local and indigenous communities should have the right to decide how to develop and use their local heritage as an 'economic resource' and, furthermore, that the profit from heritage tourism (i.e., sites, museums) should return to local and indigenous communities. I will look at three archaeological/heritage sites and their associated local communities in Turkey in order to demonstrate the pitfalls of neglecting the communities' rights to decide on local heritage and to directly benefit economically from the heritage sites. By using an economic rights-centered approach, I will address the potential benefits of acknowledging these aspects and offer sustainable solutions.

Resumen

Estudios recientes han discutido abiertamente sobre el patrimonio cultural y los derechos de propiedad, el derecho al conocimiento de los indígenas y comunidades locales, los derechos humanos en relación al patrimonio cultural, así como el impacto del turismo en las comunidades locales y el desarrollo sostenible a través del patrimonio cultural y la materialidad del pasado. Este artículo ensalza los asuntos éticos de los ingresos del patrimonio cultural centrándose en la cuestión de por qué los locales y las comunidades indígenas deberían tener el derecho a diseñar su propio desarrollo económico y a beneficiarse directamente a través de su patrimonio local. En este artículo, defiendo que, como parte de sus derechos humanos, las comunidades locales e indígenas deberían tener el derecho a decidir cómo desarrollar y usar su patrimonio local como 'recurso económico', y más allá, que el beneficio del turismo patrimonial (por ejemplo, sitios, museos…) debería retornar hacia las comunidades indígenas. Voy a centrarme en tres sitios arqueológicos/ patrimoniales y las comunidades locales asociadas a ellos en Turquía con el objetivo de mostrar las trampas a la hora de ignorar el derecho de las comunidades a decidir sobre el patrimonio local y a beneficiarse directamente de los sitios patrimoniales. Usando una aproximación centrada en los derechos económicos, me referiré a los beneficios potenciales de reconocer estos aspectos y ofreceré soluciones sostenibles.

Effective or not? Success or failure? Assessing heritage and archaeological education programmes – the case of Çatalhöyük

Apaydin, V. 2016. Effective or not? Success or failure? Assessing heritage and archaeological education programmes – the case of Çatalhöyük, International Journal of Heritage Studies, 22:10, 828-843, DOI: 10.1080/13527258.2016.1218912, 2016

Recent decades have witnessed an increasing involvement of archaeology projects in planning and c... more Recent decades have witnessed an increasing involvement of archaeology projects in planning and carrying out heritage education programmes to increase heritage awareness among the public. This paper aims to explore ways in which models of education programmes in public archaeology could be more e ective in ensuring the protection of heritage sites by examining the one of the worlds longest-running education programme, run by the Çatalhöyük Research Project in Turkey. It is important to pay attention to multi-vocal elements such as social, political and educational backgrounds of the communities to develop more e ective education programmes, and most importantly it is crucial to assess the e ectiveness and success of those programmes. However, most of archaeological education programmes have failed to carry out this important component. In order to be e ective and successful, the success of the education programmes and the ways in which they are implemented and their results must be known and critically examined. Speci cally, this paper will discuss the necessity of measuring the e ectiveness of education programmes, suggest the most suitable methodology for assessment through examining the Çatalhöyük education programmes.

Heritage Values and Communities: Examining Heritage Perceptions and Public Engagements

Apaydin, V. 2017. Heritage Values and Communities: Examining Heritage Perceptions and Public Engagements. Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies. Vol 4: no's 3-4. 349-364 , 2017

Publicising Archaeology and Heritage: The Role of Education and Local Museums

Apaydin, V. 2019. Publicising Archaeology and Heritage: The Role of Education and Local Museums. In Public Archaeology: Theoretical Approaches and Current Practices. British Institute of Archaeology Ankara (BIAA) Monograph. Ankara: BIAA. , 2019

The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of the past has received a gr... more The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of the past has received a great deal of attention through public archaeology projects in recent decades in the west. However, in Turkey, cultural heritage and the discipline of public archaeology have just entered a new era and many issues and problems remain to be solved in order to increase communities’ awareness about the protection of heritage sites. Increasingly, the great importance of formal and informal education, which are the main and most effective components of public archaeology, has been recognised in the west. Many studies have been done to increase the quality and quantity of the teaching and learning of archaeology and heritage. In contrast, in Turkey, both formal and informal heritage education have been inadequately addressed, and they need to be re-considered and re-designed. This paper argues that the protection of heritage sites can be more effectively achieved if archaeology and heritage are given sufficient place and importance in formal and informal education. Specifically, it will emphasise the significance of formal and informal education in the protection of heritage sites. It will discuss the issues and problems of archaeology and education in Turkey by looking at the education system, as well as public archaeology initiatives by museums and archaeology projects and will examine through case studies how communities perceive heritage.

The Challenge of Neoliberalism and Archaeological Heritage in Turkey: Protection or Destruction?

Apaydin, V. 2016. The Challenge of Neoliberalism and Archaeological Heritage in Turkey: Protection or Destruction? In P. Aparicio-Resco, (ed.) Archaeology and Neoliberalism. Madrid: JAS Arqueología Editorial. 341-52 , 2016

Development and Re-Configuration of Heritage Perception: History Textbooks and Curriculum in Turkey

Apaydin, V. 2016. Development and Re-Configuration of Heritage Perception: History Textbooks and Curriculum in Turkey. AP Online Public Archaeology Journal, vol 6, 27-50.

The plundering, looting and neglect of archaeological and heritage sites are quite common in many... more The plundering, looting and neglect of archaeological and heritage sites are quite common in many parts of the world. Turkey is one such country that has a poor record of preservation of archaeological and heritage sites, particularly those of minority ethnic groups and from the prehistoric and ancient periods. In other words, those which are not part of the national/official past of Turkey. The main reason for this is that Turkish formal education neglects the prehistoric and ancient past, and ‘others’ the past of minority groups. This paper will examine and discuss how and to what extent archaeology and heritage related topics are presented in formal education in Turkey, including a breakdown of time spent on each subject, i.e., national, minority groups, prehistoric and ancient pasts and antiquities by analysing the curriculum and textbooks from 2013. Specifically, this paper will demonstrate that history education in schools has a major impact on the development and re-configuration of heritage perception, which can either lead to the protection or neglect of heritage.

Value, Meaning and Understanding of Heritage: Perception and Interpretation of Local Communities in Turkey

Apaydin, V. 2015. Value, Meaning and Understanding of Heritage: Perception and Interpretation of Local Communities in Turkey. In Mena Castillo, A. (ed.) Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Best Practices in World Heritage: People and Communities. Spain: JAS Arqueología , 2015

The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of heritage has received a gr... more The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of heritage has received a great deal of attention in the world context in recent years. In last decades hundreds of sites have become " world heritage " as they have been selected with certain criteria and valued by UNSECO. However, the selection procedures of those sites have not included what the meaning and value of heritage sites for people who live nearby. This paper argues that every single individual and community have a range of different socio-political, ethnic and economic backgrounds that shape their heritage perceptions that plays a significant role during valuing past materials and heritage sites. People develop different sense of relationship between themselves and heritage sites over a time. Therefore, it is significant to pay attention to the diverse voices of locals during the process of valuing heritage sites. This paper will specifically discuss the meaning of the heritage for locals regarding Çatalhöyük and Hattuşa, which are inscribed World Heritage Sites, and Ani that has been on the tentative list of UNSECO. RESUMEN La creciente importancia de extender la comprensión del patrimonio ha recibido mucha atención en los últimos años. En las últimas décadas se han declarado centenares de sitios como " Patrimonio Mundial " , seleccionados a partir de unos criterios que valora la UNESCO. De todos modos, esta selección no incluye los valores y significados del patrimonio para la gente que vive en su entorno. Este trabajo argumenta que cada persona y comunidad tiene un origen diferente y éste conforma su percepción del patrimonio y el valor que se le otorga. Las personas desarrollan diferentes relaciones con el patrimonio a lo largo del tiempo. Por ello, es importante prestar atención a las diferentes voces locales durante el proceso de valoración de

Toplum Arkeolojisi: Dünya ve Türkiye'deki Yeri, Önemi ve Problemleri [Public Archaeology: Issues, Cases and Practices]

Apaydin, V. 2015. Toplum Arkeolojisi Dünya ve Turkiye’deki Yeri, Önemi ve Problemleri. In C. Cilingiroglu, and P. N. Ozguner, (eds) Degisen Arkeoloji: 1. Teorik Arkeoloji Grubu-Turkiye Toplantisi Bildirileri Istanbul: Ege Yayinlari. 175-190. , 2015

ÖZET Toplum Arkeolojisi (Public Archaeology), geçtiğimiz otuz sene boyunca arkeoloji pratiği içer... more ÖZET Toplum Arkeolojisi (Public Archaeology), geçtiğimiz otuz sene boyunca arkeoloji pratiği içerisinde farklı bir disiplin olarak oldukça yol almış olsa da, yeniden düşünülmeye, keşfedilmeye ve tanımlanmaya mutlaka ihtiyacı vardır. Dünyada, özellikle İngiltere'de bu disipline kazılardan daha çok önem verilse de, Türkiye'de bu alan henüz çok yenidir. Hiç şüphe yok ki, toplum arkeolojisi büyüyen ve büyümek zorunda olan bir alandır. Bu alan kültürel mirasın temel bir yapıtaşı olup arkeoloji ve arkeolog ile yerel ve ulusal toplum arasında bir köprü görevi gördüğü için koruma politikalarının vazgeçilmez unsurudur. Bu yan dalın önünde duran engelleri sosyopolitik durum, ekonomik zor-luklar ve arkeologların yerel halk ile olan entegrasyon problemleri olarak tanımlayabi-liriz. Buna karşılık arkeoloji bir disiplin olarak bu alanı daha fazla kullanarak, arkeolo-jinin teorik ve pratik bir parçası yapmak zorundadır. Bu disiplinin parçaları olarak biz arkeologlar için, Türkiye'de, toplum arkeolojisinin daha yetkin bir şekilde kuramsallaş-tırılma zorunluluğu kaçınılmaz olarak hissedilmeye başlanmıştır. Bu çalışma daha çok günümüz problemlerini, sorunlarını ve bakış açılarını yapılan çalışmalardan örnekler sunurak tartışarak toplum arkeolojisi alanında ortaya çıkan sorunları, ve gelecekte neler yapılabileceği hakkında önerileri ortaya koyacaktır.

Book Review: Steadman, S. R. And McMahon, G. (eds.) 2011. The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia. Oxford: OUP, £95

Apaydin, V., (2013). Steadman, S. R. And McMahon, G. (eds.) 2011. The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia.. Papers from the Institute of Archaeology. 22, pp.143–148. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.409, 2011

Books by Veysel Apaydin

Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction

Apaydin, V. (ed) 2020. Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction. London: UCL Press , 2020

This volume focuses on the interlinkage and importance of heritage and memory for individual and ... more This volume focuses on the interlinkage and importance of heritage and memory for individual and group identity and their sense of belonging. This volume aims to expose embedded motives and discourses for destruction of memory and heritage. It argues that it is necessary to identify, discuss, and analyse these to understand the causes of destruction of heritage and memory, which is very significant issue for individuals, groups and societies. The destruction of, and violence towards, heritage and therefore memory is quite common during war, terror, sectarian conflict, authoritarianism, natural disasters and under capitalist policies, which also underlie climate changes that impact on natural and cultural heritage. It is in these spheres that affect cultural heritage where individuals, groups and communities ascribe values and develop memories and shape their individual and collective identity. In order to conserve and preserve values and memories and therefore identities and the present diversity in societies it is crucial to expose discourses behind this destructive and violent ideology. To this point, this publication aims to offer range of case studies which analyse and expose the importance of cultural heritage and memory for people and examines the destructive and violent methods affecting heritage and memory with different approaches and methods on a uniquely global scale.

Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage

Apaydin, V. (ed) 2018. Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage. New York and London: Springer. , 2018

Should I stay or Should I go? Ideals and realities of archaeology in the conflict regions.

Apaydin, V. and Hassett, B. 2018. Should I stay or Should I go? Ideals and realities of archaeology in the conflict regions. Journal of Community Archaeology & Heritage. https://doi.org/10.1080/20518196.2018.1549821, 2018

Heritage, memory and social justice: reclaiming space and identity.

Apaydin, V. 2020. Heritage, memory and social justice: reclaiming space and identity. In V. Apaydin (ed) Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction. London: UCL Press , 2020

The interlinkage of cultural memory, heritage and discourses of construction, transformation and destruction.

Apaydin, V. 2020. The interlinkage of cultural memory, heritage and discourses of construction, transformation and destruction. In V. Apaydin (ed) Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction. London: UCL Press , 2020

The entanglement of the heritage paradigm: values meanings and uses

Apaydin, V. 2017. The entanglement of the heritage paradigm: values, meanings and uses, International Journal of Heritage Studies, DOI: 10.1080/13527258.2017.1390488, 2017

Introduction: Approaches to Heritage and Communities

Apaydin, V. 2018. Introduction: Approaches to Heritage and Communities. In V. Apaydin (ed) Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage. New York and London: Springer. , 2018

Who knows what? Inclusivity versus exclusivity in the Interactions of Heritage and Local Communities

Apaydin, V. 2018. Who knows what? Inclusivity versus exclusivity in the Interactions of Heritage and Local Communities. In V. Apaydin (ed) Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage. New York and London: Springer. , 2018

Critical Community Engagement in Heritage Studies

Apaydin V. (2018) Critical Community Engagement in Heritage Studies. In: Smith C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology. Springer, Cham https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51726-1_3348-1, 2018

Economic Rights, Heritage Sites and Communities: Sustainability and Protection

Apaydin, V. 2016. Economic Rights, Heritage Sites and Communities: Sustainability and Protection. Complutum, Vol. 27 (2): 369-384

Recent studies have widely discussed cultural heritage and property rights, rights to knowledge f... more Recent studies have widely discussed cultural heritage and property rights, rights to knowledge for indigenous and local communities, human rights in relation to cultural heritage, as well as impact of tourism on local communities and sustainable development through cultural heritage and past materials. This paper raises the ethical issues of economic income from cultural heritage by addressing the issue of why local and indigenous communities should have the right to design their economic development and directly benefit through and from their local heritage. In this paper, I argue that, as part of their human rights, local and indigenous communities should have the right to decide how to develop and use their local heritage as an 'economic resource' and, furthermore, that the profit from heritage tourism (i.e., sites, museums) should return to local and indigenous communities. I will look at three archaeological/heritage sites and their associated local communities in Turkey in order to demonstrate the pitfalls of neglecting the communities' rights to decide on local heritage and to directly benefit economically from the heritage sites. By using an economic rights-centered approach, I will address the potential benefits of acknowledging these aspects and offer sustainable solutions.

Resumen

Estudios recientes han discutido abiertamente sobre el patrimonio cultural y los derechos de propiedad, el derecho al conocimiento de los indígenas y comunidades locales, los derechos humanos en relación al patrimonio cultural, así como el impacto del turismo en las comunidades locales y el desarrollo sostenible a través del patrimonio cultural y la materialidad del pasado. Este artículo ensalza los asuntos éticos de los ingresos del patrimonio cultural centrándose en la cuestión de por qué los locales y las comunidades indígenas deberían tener el derecho a diseñar su propio desarrollo económico y a beneficiarse directamente a través de su patrimonio local. En este artículo, defiendo que, como parte de sus derechos humanos, las comunidades locales e indígenas deberían tener el derecho a decidir cómo desarrollar y usar su patrimonio local como 'recurso económico', y más allá, que el beneficio del turismo patrimonial (por ejemplo, sitios, museos…) debería retornar hacia las comunidades indígenas. Voy a centrarme en tres sitios arqueológicos/ patrimoniales y las comunidades locales asociadas a ellos en Turquía con el objetivo de mostrar las trampas a la hora de ignorar el derecho de las comunidades a decidir sobre el patrimonio local y a beneficiarse directamente de los sitios patrimoniales. Usando una aproximación centrada en los derechos económicos, me referiré a los beneficios potenciales de reconocer estos aspectos y ofreceré soluciones sostenibles.

Effective or not? Success or failure? Assessing heritage and archaeological education programmes – the case of Çatalhöyük

Apaydin, V. 2016. Effective or not? Success or failure? Assessing heritage and archaeological education programmes – the case of Çatalhöyük, International Journal of Heritage Studies, 22:10, 828-843, DOI: 10.1080/13527258.2016.1218912, 2016

Recent decades have witnessed an increasing involvement of archaeology projects in planning and c... more Recent decades have witnessed an increasing involvement of archaeology projects in planning and carrying out heritage education programmes to increase heritage awareness among the public. This paper aims to explore ways in which models of education programmes in public archaeology could be more e ective in ensuring the protection of heritage sites by examining the one of the worlds longest-running education programme, run by the Çatalhöyük Research Project in Turkey. It is important to pay attention to multi-vocal elements such as social, political and educational backgrounds of the communities to develop more e ective education programmes, and most importantly it is crucial to assess the e ectiveness and success of those programmes. However, most of archaeological education programmes have failed to carry out this important component. In order to be e ective and successful, the success of the education programmes and the ways in which they are implemented and their results must be known and critically examined. Speci cally, this paper will discuss the necessity of measuring the e ectiveness of education programmes, suggest the most suitable methodology for assessment through examining the Çatalhöyük education programmes.

Heritage Values and Communities: Examining Heritage Perceptions and Public Engagements

Apaydin, V. 2017. Heritage Values and Communities: Examining Heritage Perceptions and Public Engagements. Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies. Vol 4: no's 3-4. 349-364 , 2017

Publicising Archaeology and Heritage: The Role of Education and Local Museums

Apaydin, V. 2019. Publicising Archaeology and Heritage: The Role of Education and Local Museums. In Public Archaeology: Theoretical Approaches and Current Practices. British Institute of Archaeology Ankara (BIAA) Monograph. Ankara: BIAA. , 2019

The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of the past has received a gr... more The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of the past has received a great deal of attention through public archaeology projects in recent decades in the west. However, in Turkey, cultural heritage and the discipline of public archaeology have just entered a new era and many issues and problems remain to be solved in order to increase communities’ awareness about the protection of heritage sites. Increasingly, the great importance of formal and informal education, which are the main and most effective components of public archaeology, has been recognised in the west. Many studies have been done to increase the quality and quantity of the teaching and learning of archaeology and heritage. In contrast, in Turkey, both formal and informal heritage education have been inadequately addressed, and they need to be re-considered and re-designed. This paper argues that the protection of heritage sites can be more effectively achieved if archaeology and heritage are given sufficient place and importance in formal and informal education. Specifically, it will emphasise the significance of formal and informal education in the protection of heritage sites. It will discuss the issues and problems of archaeology and education in Turkey by looking at the education system, as well as public archaeology initiatives by museums and archaeology projects and will examine through case studies how communities perceive heritage.

The Challenge of Neoliberalism and Archaeological Heritage in Turkey: Protection or Destruction?

Apaydin, V. 2016. The Challenge of Neoliberalism and Archaeological Heritage in Turkey: Protection or Destruction? In P. Aparicio-Resco, (ed.) Archaeology and Neoliberalism. Madrid: JAS Arqueología Editorial. 341-52 , 2016

Development and Re-Configuration of Heritage Perception: History Textbooks and Curriculum in Turkey

Apaydin, V. 2016. Development and Re-Configuration of Heritage Perception: History Textbooks and Curriculum in Turkey. AP Online Public Archaeology Journal, vol 6, 27-50.

The plundering, looting and neglect of archaeological and heritage sites are quite common in many... more The plundering, looting and neglect of archaeological and heritage sites are quite common in many parts of the world. Turkey is one such country that has a poor record of preservation of archaeological and heritage sites, particularly those of minority ethnic groups and from the prehistoric and ancient periods. In other words, those which are not part of the national/official past of Turkey. The main reason for this is that Turkish formal education neglects the prehistoric and ancient past, and ‘others’ the past of minority groups. This paper will examine and discuss how and to what extent archaeology and heritage related topics are presented in formal education in Turkey, including a breakdown of time spent on each subject, i.e., national, minority groups, prehistoric and ancient pasts and antiquities by analysing the curriculum and textbooks from 2013. Specifically, this paper will demonstrate that history education in schools has a major impact on the development and re-configuration of heritage perception, which can either lead to the protection or neglect of heritage.

Value, Meaning and Understanding of Heritage: Perception and Interpretation of Local Communities in Turkey

Apaydin, V. 2015. Value, Meaning and Understanding of Heritage: Perception and Interpretation of Local Communities in Turkey. In Mena Castillo, A. (ed.) Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Best Practices in World Heritage: People and Communities. Spain: JAS Arqueología , 2015

The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of heritage has received a gr... more The increasing importance of encouraging a widespread understanding of heritage has received a great deal of attention in the world context in recent years. In last decades hundreds of sites have become " world heritage " as they have been selected with certain criteria and valued by UNSECO. However, the selection procedures of those sites have not included what the meaning and value of heritage sites for people who live nearby. This paper argues that every single individual and community have a range of different socio-political, ethnic and economic backgrounds that shape their heritage perceptions that plays a significant role during valuing past materials and heritage sites. People develop different sense of relationship between themselves and heritage sites over a time. Therefore, it is significant to pay attention to the diverse voices of locals during the process of valuing heritage sites. This paper will specifically discuss the meaning of the heritage for locals regarding Çatalhöyük and Hattuşa, which are inscribed World Heritage Sites, and Ani that has been on the tentative list of UNSECO. RESUMEN La creciente importancia de extender la comprensión del patrimonio ha recibido mucha atención en los últimos años. En las últimas décadas se han declarado centenares de sitios como " Patrimonio Mundial " , seleccionados a partir de unos criterios que valora la UNESCO. De todos modos, esta selección no incluye los valores y significados del patrimonio para la gente que vive en su entorno. Este trabajo argumenta que cada persona y comunidad tiene un origen diferente y éste conforma su percepción del patrimonio y el valor que se le otorga. Las personas desarrollan diferentes relaciones con el patrimonio a lo largo del tiempo. Por ello, es importante prestar atención a las diferentes voces locales durante el proceso de valoración de

Toplum Arkeolojisi: Dünya ve Türkiye'deki Yeri, Önemi ve Problemleri [Public Archaeology: Issues, Cases and Practices]

Apaydin, V. 2015. Toplum Arkeolojisi Dünya ve Turkiye’deki Yeri, Önemi ve Problemleri. In C. Cilingiroglu, and P. N. Ozguner, (eds) Degisen Arkeoloji: 1. Teorik Arkeoloji Grubu-Turkiye Toplantisi Bildirileri Istanbul: Ege Yayinlari. 175-190. , 2015

ÖZET Toplum Arkeolojisi (Public Archaeology), geçtiğimiz otuz sene boyunca arkeoloji pratiği içer... more ÖZET Toplum Arkeolojisi (Public Archaeology), geçtiğimiz otuz sene boyunca arkeoloji pratiği içerisinde farklı bir disiplin olarak oldukça yol almış olsa da, yeniden düşünülmeye, keşfedilmeye ve tanımlanmaya mutlaka ihtiyacı vardır. Dünyada, özellikle İngiltere'de bu disipline kazılardan daha çok önem verilse de, Türkiye'de bu alan henüz çok yenidir. Hiç şüphe yok ki, toplum arkeolojisi büyüyen ve büyümek zorunda olan bir alandır. Bu alan kültürel mirasın temel bir yapıtaşı olup arkeoloji ve arkeolog ile yerel ve ulusal toplum arasında bir köprü görevi gördüğü için koruma politikalarının vazgeçilmez unsurudur. Bu yan dalın önünde duran engelleri sosyopolitik durum, ekonomik zor-luklar ve arkeologların yerel halk ile olan entegrasyon problemleri olarak tanımlayabi-liriz. Buna karşılık arkeoloji bir disiplin olarak bu alanı daha fazla kullanarak, arkeolo-jinin teorik ve pratik bir parçası yapmak zorundadır. Bu disiplinin parçaları olarak biz arkeologlar için, Türkiye'de, toplum arkeolojisinin daha yetkin bir şekilde kuramsallaş-tırılma zorunluluğu kaçınılmaz olarak hissedilmeye başlanmıştır. Bu çalışma daha çok günümüz problemlerini, sorunlarını ve bakış açılarını yapılan çalışmalardan örnekler sunurak tartışarak toplum arkeolojisi alanında ortaya çıkan sorunları, ve gelecekte neler yapılabileceği hakkında önerileri ortaya koyacaktır.

Book Review: Steadman, S. R. And McMahon, G. (eds.) 2011. The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia. Oxford: OUP, £95

Apaydin, V., (2013). Steadman, S. R. And McMahon, G. (eds.) 2011. The Oxford Handbook of Ancient Anatolia.. Papers from the Institute of Archaeology. 22, pp.143–148. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/pia.409, 2011

Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction

Apaydin, V. (ed) 2020. Critical Perspectives on Cultural Memory and Heritage. Construction, Transformation and Destruction. London: UCL Press , 2020

This volume focuses on the interlinkage and importance of heritage and memory for individual and ... more This volume focuses on the interlinkage and importance of heritage and memory for individual and group identity and their sense of belonging. This volume aims to expose embedded motives and discourses for destruction of memory and heritage. It argues that it is necessary to identify, discuss, and analyse these to understand the causes of destruction of heritage and memory, which is very significant issue for individuals, groups and societies. The destruction of, and violence towards, heritage and therefore memory is quite common during war, terror, sectarian conflict, authoritarianism, natural disasters and under capitalist policies, which also underlie climate changes that impact on natural and cultural heritage. It is in these spheres that affect cultural heritage where individuals, groups and communities ascribe values and develop memories and shape their individual and collective identity. In order to conserve and preserve values and memories and therefore identities and the present diversity in societies it is crucial to expose discourses behind this destructive and violent ideology. To this point, this publication aims to offer range of case studies which analyse and expose the importance of cultural heritage and memory for people and examines the destructive and violent methods affecting heritage and memory with different approaches and methods on a uniquely global scale.

Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage

Apaydin, V. (ed) 2018. Shared Knowledge, Shared Power. Engaging Local and Indigenous Heritage. New York and London: Springer. , 2018