Birgitta Hoffmann
An Introduction to Turkic history and archaeology in Asia
One of the continuous players along the Silkroad are the Turkic speaking groups. Starting with the Nomads in Mongolia to the Western and Eastern Khaganates and the empires of the Ghurids, Seljuks and the Ottomans. This course will be a short introduction to the history and archaeology of the Turkic-speaking tribes and how they were able to use the land-based Silkroads to support their empires.
1 May: Where it all begins – Turkic archaeology in Mongolia and Siberia and the early sources
8 May: The Goekturks and the Turkish Khaganate (6th- 8th c. century)
15 May: Karluks and Uighur Kaghanates in Central Asia
22 May: Halfterm
29 May: Turks and the Abbasid Caliphate
5 June: The Karakhanids and Mahmud of Ghazni
12 June: The Seljuks
19 June: The Rise of the Ottomans
Please note all lectures will be recorded and distributed to the participants at the beginning of the next week. This should allow participants from different time zones, or those working to catch up with the lectures.
Day: Thursdays Time: 2-4 pm BST
7 weeks starting 1 May 2025, with half-term on 22 May 2025
Virtual Learning Environment: Zoom
Single lecture:
| Price | Early Bird | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £12 | 8 | 50 |
Bookings for the whole series:
| Price | Early Bird (please book before the 25/4) | Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
| £84 | £77 | 8 | 50 |
You can book via the MANCENT booking form and pay with cheque or contact Birgitta Hoffmann for the BACS details or a PayPal invoice.
This course can also be bought via our online sales page (for UK customers only) or via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silkroad-studies-the-turks-from-the-mongolian-nomads-to-empire-builders-tickets-1305934428029?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact:
Birgitta Hoffmann
55 Broadwalk, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5PL
email: latinteacher@btinternet.com mobile: 07377 791562