# From Seeds to Civilisations: Andrew Fairbairn on Early Farming and Archaeobotany in Türkiye

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Published: 2025-11-06T07:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Heritage Türkiye, we speak with Professor Andrew Fairbairn from the University of Queensland, a leading archaeologist and archaeobotanist whose work has transformed our understanding of early farming societies in the ancient Near East. Drawing on his long-term research in Türkiye, including major excavations at Boncuklu Höyük in Central Anatolia, Professor Fairbairn reflects on what ancient plant remains can reveal about the origins of agriculture and human adaptation to changing environments. The conversation also explores the BIAA's central role in advancing archaeobotanical research in Anatolia, including the development of the "Ankara method" and the Institute's temperature-controlled herbarium, which preserves valuable seed and plant specimens. Fairbairn reflects on the importance of institutional support, mentorship, and collaboration across borders, and shares his hopes for the BIAA's continued contribution to the study and protection of Türkiye's archaeological heritage.

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