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GOROION 2001G.Kenneth SAMS*Mary M. VO/GTFor the 2001 season of archaeological activities at Gordion, we are most gratefulfor the cooperation and assistance of the General Directorate for rvı.onuments andMuseums; we wish to thank especially Dr. Alpay Pasinli, Ms. Nurhan UIgen, and Ms.Aliye Usta. We were again privileged to enjoy the warm coqperation and collegiality ofthe Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and its Director, Mr. ılhan Temizsoy. Mr. Temizsoyretired in 2001 from his office, after a long and distinguished career as leader ofone of the foremost museums in the world. Gordion was fortunate to assume a specialplace in his interests and has profited immensely from his good works. It has beenan honor, a privilege, and a pleasure to work with Mr. Temizsoy.The 2001 season would not have been successful without the good will and assistanceof our govemment representatives. Mr. Vahap Kaya served as representativefor excavation, site conservation, and museum activities until mid-season, when Mr.Mehmet Akalın took his place. Mr. Sadık Doğan served as govemment representativefor the Gordion Regional Survey. We are most grateful to aLi three individuals for theiroutstanding service, their helpfulness, and the good cheer that each brought to his assignment.As in past years, the 2001 season at Gordion was conducted under the auspicesof the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (JeremySabloff, Director), with the continuing cooperation of the University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill, the College of William and Mary, and Santa Clara University. Majorfunding for the 2001 season was provided by the University of Pennsylvania, theNational Science Foundation, and generous private donors.The 2001 season commenced on June 8 and continued until August 13. Theprincipal activities were as follows: 1.) excavation; 2.) regional survey; 3.) architecturalconservation; 4.) object conservation; and 5.) research.1. EXCAVATIONProfessor Mary M. Voigt has provided the following reports on excavation andregional survey, which were carried out under her directian.This was a transitional year for archaeological field research at Gordion, with limitedexcavation in preparation for the 2002 season, which will focus on the Late Hellenisticoccupation. Excavation and recording (carried out June 30-August 7) was sup-Prof.Dr. G. Kenneth SAMS, Department of Classics, CB #3145, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NorthCarolina 27599-3145 U.S.A.Prof.Dr. Mary M. VOigt, Department of Anthropology, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795U.S.A.139