1ST MEETING OF FIELD EDITORS HELD

The Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography Field Editors meeting took place on September 17, 2024.

Attending the meeting were the journal's Chief Editor, Dr. Umut GÖRGÜLÜ, Managing Editor Ayça ARSLAN, Assistant Editor Dr. Fahri YILDIRIM, Technical Editor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Sezin DOĞRUER, Archaeology Field Editor Dr. Abdullah Kasım SONKAYA, Art History Field Editor DrŞule KILIÇ YILDIZ, Architecture Field Editor Dr. İlkay AYAZ TİPİ, and Ethnography Field Editor Dr. Solmaz KARABAŞA.

After a general briefing on the journal’s processes, evaluations regarding the current situation were discussed.

TÜRK ARKEOLOJİ VE ETNOGRAFYA DERGİSİ RE-LAUNCHED

The Republic of Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism is bringing back a nearly century-old scientific resource for national and international scholarly communities: *The Light of Anatolia, the Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography*, continues to illuminate the world of science!

Originally published under the name "Türk Tarih, Arkeologya ve Etnografya Dergisi" in 1933 and later renamed "Türk Arkeoloji ve Etnografya Dergisi" in 1956, the journal has featured the work of leading scholars such as Hamit Zübeyr Koşay, Remzi Oğuz Arık, Ekrem Akurgal, Pierre Demargne, Albert Gabriel, and Muazzez İlmiye Çığ. It is considered a significant resource for archaeology, archaeometry, art history, ethnography, and related disciplines. Through high-quality, original academic research, analysis, and evaluations, the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* presents findings from within Türkiye's borders to both national and international academic circles.

After a 10-year hiatus following the publication of its 81st issue in 2011, the journal re-emerges with a new identity as of its 82nd issue in September 2021, now under the status of a "peer-reviewed scientific journal."

With its roots extending back to the early years of the Republic, the *Türk Arkeoloji ve Etnografya Dergisi* holds the distinction of being one of the oldest and longest-running scientific journals in Türkiye. Adhering to the principles of scientific publishing, the journal employs a double-blind peer review system. ISubmissions can be made in both Turkish and English, following APA reference guidelines, and the journal is available both in print and online.

In the 82nd issue of the journal, you will find articles covering topics such as the Neolithic burial structures of Karahantepe, the restoration work of Bodrum Castle, an architectural analysis of Hagia Sophia, the splendid inventory of Topkapı Palace, and the rich history of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which celebrates its 100th anniversary. These articles offer insights into the latest developments in archaeology, archaeometry, art history, ethnography, and museology. Readers can access the digital copy of the journal at *arkeolojidergisi.ktb.gov.tr*, where both the latest issue and previous issues are available.

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of 17 editorial and administrative staff members working within the Directorate General of Cultural Heritage and Museums under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the *Turkish Journal of Archaeology and Ethnography* has resumed publication. This journal will contribute to the research and preservation of Türkiye’s cultural heritage, which holds universal value, and help ensure that this knowledge is accurately conveyed to humanity.