The Social Activity Day, which is organised by Karabük University Faculty of Letters on Wednesdays every week, brought together academicians, students and guests in an important presentation this week.
As part of the “Social Activity Day” organized every Wednesday by Karabük University Faculty of Letters, a significant academic event was held on April 16, 2025. In this week’s program, Dr. Yaşar Serkal YILDIRIM, a faculty member from the Department of Archaeology, delivered a presentation titled “The Historical Paphlagonia Valley.” The event attracted considerable interest from academics, students, and guests.
In his presentation, Dr. YILDIRIM focused on the Soğanlı Stream and its surrounding area, one of the prominent natural water routes of ancient Paphlagonia in northern Anatolia. The valley was examined in terms of its archaeological, topographical, and historical significance. Emphasis was placed on the valley’s importance as a settlement area since antiquity, exploring elements such as funerary architecture, rural habitation traces, and the interaction with the natural environment. The ongoing archaeological surveys in the region and their contributions to the understanding of Paphlagonia's past were also discussed in detail.
Dr. YILDIRIM elaborated on how geographical features influenced ancient settlement patterns and illustrated cultural stratification in the valley using architectural remains. The presentation was enriched with visual materials and maps, offering both academic depth and visual clarity.
During the Q&A session, participants had the opportunity to pose questions related to the themes covered in the presentation, contributing to a fruitful scholarly discussion.
At the end of the event, Prof. Dr. Muhittin KAPANŞAHİN, Dean of the Faculty of Letters, presented a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Yaşar Serkal YILDIRIM for his valuable contribution.
Karabük University Faculty of Letters continues to foster academic awareness through events that contribute to regional history and archaeological research.