The First Farmers: Dawn of the Anatolian Hearth

🏛️Event #1 – February 19. 2026, Thursday 

The First Farmers: Dawn of the Anatolian Hearth🔗
Join world-renowned zooarchaeologist Dr. Levent Atıcı as he unearths the origins of village life.

🍽️ Indulge in an artisanal Neolithic spread featuring savory red lentil köfte, herb-infused chickpeas, and succulent lamb—the very flavors that fueled the world’s first farmers 10,000 years ago on the rugged and vast Anatolian plateau.

👉 Buy Your Ticket for Event #1🔗

General Admission: $65 per event 

Students: $25 per event (with Student Email Address)
Season Pass Admission: $200 ($50 per event)

The Ticket System: Upon entry, General Admission and Season Pass holders will receive one premium beverage ticket. This ticket is redeemable for one glass of curated wine or a non-alcoholic specialty drink. (Students do not receive a ticket).

Call the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center at 919-664-3477 with questions.

Sovereigns of the Silk Road: Ancient Legacies of Asia Minor
A 2026 Spring Archaeology Series at the Sancar Turkish Cultural and Community Center, designed to bridge the gap between academic excellence and high-end cultural engagement.

“Sovereigns of the Silk Road” is a prestigious four-month journey through the heart of Asia Minor. Before the Ottoman era, this land was a kaleidoscope of empires, from the first farmers of the Neolithic to the formidable Hittite charioteers and the strategic fortresses of the Byzantine-Islamic frontier. Attendees will traverse 10,000 years of history through the eyes of the region’s leading  archaeologists, paired with a curated menu from Chapel Hill’s renowned Talulla’s Restaurant.

The Season Pass Advantage – $200: Secure your place for the entire journey. The Season Pass offers a $60 discount over individual tickets and ensures you don’t miss a single chapter of this epic saga. Each pass includes a dedicated beverage ticket for each event and a reserved seat at the most anticipated cultural series in the Triangle.