Antropoloji Bölümü Tez Koleksiyonu
https://hdl.handle.net/11655/191
2024-03-28T11:52:44ZPazar, Devlet ve Gelenek Ekseninde Etnobotanik Bir İnceleme: Gezo Örneği
https://hdl.handle.net/11655/34829
Pazar, Devlet ve Gelenek Ekseninde Etnobotanik Bir İnceleme: Gezo Örneği
Erdem Utma, Edibe
In this study, the usage value and cultural importance of the sweet sap/must, which is
called gezo in the local language in the Southeastern Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia
regions and is caused by a plant worm that occurs on oak trees every 5-10 years. It has
been tried to be discussed from the perspective of anthropology and ethnobotanical
sciences. In the provinces of Bitlis, Bingöl, Muş, Tunceli, Mardin and Şırnak, where the
field work was carried out, thissweet sup/must is collected and processed through
various processes and turns into molasses, mold or honey. İs given great importance and
value in the places where it is made. Plants that are normally easily obtained, accessible
in all seasons, close to settlements, and versatile in terms of use are valuable nutrients
for the community. The situation is different with Gezo; although it can be easily
obtained (when it forms),converting it into proper food is a time-consuming process. It
is not a product that is available in all seasons, and moreover, it is not a product that can
be accessed every year. It is mostly not close to settlements. However, its versatility
makes it a valuable food that can be demanded, even though it is rare. In this case, is the
versatility feature enough for a product to be transferred in social memory, tradition and
culture? Within the framework of these data, an evaluation was made based on the
results obtained from the field study. As a result of the field interviews, it has been
shown that each of the production, distribution and consumption stages of a traditional
product will have a place in social memory, rituals, oral tradition and daily life as long
as it is sustainable and functional. Based on the unique methods of anthropology and
some hypotheses and indices used in ethnobotany, the usage value of the 'gezo' was
calculated and its cultural context was tried to be analyzed. At the end of this study, it was
seen that the 'gezo' was shared on social networks due to its medical, economic, religious,
social and cultural qualities.
Keywords: Gezo, use value, cultural importance, social network, tradition,
transmission, anthropology, ethnobotany
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZUnderground Echoes: The Resonance of Persian Rap as Everyday Resistance
https://hdl.handle.net/11655/34806
Underground Echoes: The Resonance of Persian Rap as Everyday Resistance
Omri, Nazanin
In our study, we're closely examining how rap music has quietly become a rallying cry for a
significant part of Iran's youth. It's their secret way of expressing what they can't say out loud and
pushing back against the status quo. We're stitching together real-life stories, looking at them
through a mix of anthropology of music and resistance theory, to understand how the rhythm and
poetry of rap are actually telling Iran's cultural story. The emotions in these songs and among
audiences are all over the map—they express frustration, hope and everything in between. It's
like a snapshot of what's really going on in the country's heart and soul, sparking a kind of silent
rebellion.
Our work is shining a light on the double life that Iranian youth and rap music are leading—an
underground journey. It's a story that's challenging the political landscape and shaking up the
traditional social fabric. Rap's influence is undeniable in nudging Iranian society toward new
horizons, and our thesis is just the beginning of a deeper dive into how it's reshaping the way
people engage with politics and express their cultural identity.
2024-01-01T00:00:00ZKörtik Tepe Erken Neolitik Topluluğunda Yerleşik Yaşam: Dişlerin Morfometrisi Üzerine Bir Çalışma
https://hdl.handle.net/11655/34143
Körtik Tepe Erken Neolitik Topluluğunda Yerleşik Yaşam: Dişlerin Morfometrisi Üzerine Bir Çalışma
Akın, Şükriye
In the transition to sedentary life during prehistoric communities, the lifestyles of archaeological societies that existed in the past have consistently been a subject of curiosity. In our study, an attempt has been made to create an impression about the intra-group dynamics of the hunter-gatherer-fisher Late Epipaleolithic-Early Neolithic period inhabitants of the Körtik Tepe settlement. The aim of the study is to shed light on why the people of Körtik Tepe may have chosen this settlement located at the intersection of the Batman Çayı and Dicle River in the Bismil District of Diyarbakır and to provide insights into which genetic group of people may have settled in the area. There are various explanations, primarily including feasting, trade, warfare, or environmental factors such as ecological disruptions, rituals, and broad food resources, for why the early settlers might have chosen to establish themselves. These explanations significantly relate to the reasons why human communities came together and how this contributed to sedentism. However, most of the existing data supporting these explanations are based on archaeological and ethnographic theoretical accounts. DNA studies have not yet provided enough data to solve this issue. Teeth, with their high heritability, have the potential to shed light on this issue. In this context, the aim of the study is to understand the intra-group dynamics of individuals unearthed from the Körtik Tepe settlement. In our methodology, both nonmetric and metric traits of teeth were utilized. For nonmetric traits, ASUDAS (Arizona State Dental Anthropology System) was utilized, and for metric traits, the mesio-distal, bucco-lingual, and occlusal crown dimensions of the teeth were used. Analyses were conducted on the data sets using polar teeth.
In the study, which comprised a sample of 153 individuals, after conducting preliminary analyses, analyses were performed by calculating Mahalanobis and Euclidean distances. According to the results of the repeated analyses conducted, it is observed that the Körtik Tepe settlement is homogeneous, and there is no significant difference among the variables of region, dwelling, gender, and depth. It has been observed that individuals buried within some dwellings clustered together, and individuals found in some dwellings positioned side by side also formed clusters together. Based on the obtained data, it is believed that the Körtik Tepe settlement, with a broad-scale dietary pattern, did not experience a significant external genetic influx. Instead, the group is thought to have formed and sustained itself through its internal dynamics, continuing their way of life.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZAnadolu Orta Çağ-Geç Osmanlı Dönemine Ait Cüzzamlı Bireylerde Mycobacterium leprae Bakterisinin Antik DNA Yöntemleriyle Analizi
https://hdl.handle.net/11655/33753
Anadolu Orta Çağ-Geç Osmanlı Dönemine Ait Cüzzamlı Bireylerde Mycobacterium leprae Bakterisinin Antik DNA Yöntemleriyle Analizi
Sevkar, Arda
Infectious diseases have historically caused pandemics or epidemics, leading to significant social and genetic changes in human populations. As a result, the history of infectious diseases has attracted the interest of researchers from various disciplines. Leprosy, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis, is a chronic infectious disease that results in various lesions in the peripheral nervous system, skeletal system, and skin surface. It has had a significant impact on populations throughout history, leaving deep traces in their past, especially since the Middle Ages. Although several hypotheses have been proposed, questions regarding the origin and routes of spread of the disease have not yet been fully resolved. This thesis analyzes skeletal samples exhibiting bone changes associated with leprosy, which were obtained from archaeological excavations in Anatolia, namely the İznik Roman Theater (n=1), Salattepe Höyük (n=2), Kovuklukaya (n=5), and Kadıkalesi (n=1). These human remains were examined through an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating both paleopathological and archaeogenomic perspectives. Paleopathological analyzes show that four individuals in the sample set had advanced lesions that are specific to leprosy. Of these, three samples yielded ancient M. leprae DNA, with the genome coverage ranging from 0.64x to 4.19x. Among them, two samples were archaeologically dated to the Byzantine period, and one to the Late Ottoman period. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the Byzantine period samples clustered with the most ancestral strain type 3K-0, while the Late Ottoman period Salattepe sample was positioned in internal branches along with 2F strains. Considering that the ancient DNA sampling in the literature mostly focused on the European Medieval Era, this thesis provides the contemporary whole genome of M. leprae from outside Europe for the first time. Furthermore, the Salattepe sample from the Late Ottoman period contributes as a representative of Late Modern period samples which are limited in the literature.
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z