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Dr. Archaeologist

Profile Summary

I am Sema Talu, an academic researcher based in Türkiye, holding a PhD in Archaeology. My academic journey includes extensive research on Roman and Byzantine Period jewelry during my Master's studies, followed by a doctoral focus on coroplastic arts. In my PhD thesis, I had the privilege of introducing previously unpublished terracotta figurines to the scientific community. Currently, I am an active member of the Myra-Andriake Excavation team. Beyond my expertise in Turkish and global archaeology, I am deeply interested in creative writing, including prose and novel composition. I also have a significant passion for video games and spend my leisure time conducting research and reading. I am now seeking remote opportunities where I can leverage my research skills and contribute professionally.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Archaeology
• ☆ Prehistoric Archaeology
• ☆ Ancient Philosophy
• ☆ Ancient History
• ☆ History of Religions
• ☆ Medieval History
• ☆ Prehistory

Services

• Writing

Writing Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Newswriting, Audio Transcription, Translation

Work Experience

Archaeologist

Myra-Andriake Excavations

January 2016 - Present

Arkeolog

Myra ve Andriake Kazıları

2015 - Present

Education

PhD

Akdeniz University. Institute of Social Sciences, Archaeology

January 2020 - January 2026

Doktora/PhD (Arkeoloji A.B.D.)

Akdeniz University

2020 - January 2026

Yüksek Lisans/Master's Degree (Arkeoloji A.B.D.)

Akdeniz Üniversitesi

2018 - 2020

Lisans (Arkeoloji)

Akdeniz Üniversitesi

2014 - 2018

Certifications

• Doctorate Students Support Training Programme (Embracing the Past: Training in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage-VII)

  EU-TR Turkish Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Project

  January 2022 - Present

• Environmental Archaeology Online Program

  Koc University

  January 2021 - Present

• Safeguarding Archaeological Assets of Turkey (SARAT)

  Koc University

  January 2019 - Present

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV-1) - Sporting / Amateur Pilot License

  Directorate General of Civil Aviation

  January 2018 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

SEMA TALU (2026). A Group of Bronze Statuettes and a Bust-Shaped Scale Weight Found at Andriake. PHASELİS.

BOOK CHAPTER

SEMA TALU (2026). Eros in the Sea.

SEMA TALU, Nevzat Çevik, Süleyman Bulut, Erhan Özkan (2025). Myra ve Limanı Andriake Kazı Sonuçlarından Bir Seçki. Geleceğe Miras. Türkiye Arkeolojisinin Altın Çağı Cilt II.

DISSERTATION THESIS

SEMA TALU (2026). Terracotta Figurines from Myra (2020-2021).

SEMA TALU (2020). Jewels Found in Myra and Andriake.