Aphrodisias Museum Research

FAIN: RO-12291-75

New York University (New York, NY 10012-1019)
Kenan T. Erim (Project Director: September 1975 to present)

To prepare for the opening of the Aphrodisias Museum near Geyre in Turkey. Project will include the preparation of the items to be exhibited, the study of the selected material in connection with the intended chronological sequence, the examination of relevant museum collections and finally, some initial restoration work for several items. Identifying and cataloging archeological artifacts. One of the richest sites in statuary. Preparation for publishing results of excavation.