In 2023 Sardis Biennial lecture, Professor Nicholas D. Cahill of the University of Wisconsin-Madison will discuss recent excavations at Sardis, one of the great ancient cities of western Türkiye from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages.

The Archaeological Exploration of Sardis has been sponsored by Harvard University and Cornell University since 1958 and is authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Recent accomplishments at the site include the discovery of some of the world’s earliest silver coins in a historical context, the restoration of antiquity’s largest synagogue, and the unearthing of Roman houses destroyed by a devastating earthquake.

Explore more about ongoing projects at the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis Digital Research Center: https://www.sardisexpedition.org/

SPEAKERS:
+ Nicholas D. Cahill, Field Director, Archaeological Exploration of Sardis, and Professor of Greek and Roman Art and Archaeology, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
+ Introductory Remarks by Martha Tedeschi, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director at the Harvard Art Museums.

Work by the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis is authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and has been sponsored by Harvard University and Cornell University since 1958. Current conservation work at Sardis is also supported by an award provided by the U.S. Government, Department of State, U.S. Embassy Ankara. This biennial lecture series presents the latest research from the site to the Harvard and greater Boston communities.

Thumbnail Image: A view of the synagogue at Sardis, showcasing the newly installed roof, which was designed to protect the building and its mosaic floors. The protective covering was made possible through the generous support of Patrick Healy. © Archaeological Exploration of Sardis/President and Fellows of Harvard College.

Video: Recording Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Videographer: Casey Preston. © President and Fellows of Harvard College. For questions related to permission for commercial use of this video, please contact the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources at am_divr@harvard.edu.