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GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA

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GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA

Öz

The Nicaea (İznik) Roman Theater, one of the monumental structures of the Bithynia Region, has hosted the artistic, cultural, and social dynamics of the city for centuries, starting from its construction process that began during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). In addition to its architectural grandeur, the structure bears tangible traces of the daily life and social interactions of the city’s inhabitants. The incised game boards (graffiti), which constitute the most remarkable examples of these traces, are of great importance in terms of reflecting the leisure activities of ancient people and the non-event utilization of public spaces. Although there are comprehensive studies in the literature on ancient gaming culture, the presence of numerous graffiti that have not yet been documented and examined in archaeological sites points to a serious scientific gap in this field. Aiming to address this deficiency, this study focuses on nine graffiti game boards identified on the architectural blocks of the Nicaea Roman Theater.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

This paper has been prepared in accordance with research and publication ethics. This study does not require ethics committee approval.

Teşekkür

I would like to express my gratitude to the Excavation Director, Prof. Dr. Aygün Ekin Meriç, for granting me permission to study this material, and to the Deputy Excavation Director, Sevinç Gizem Memiş, for her valuable assistance with the drawings.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Arkeoloji Bilimi, Yunan ve Roma Dönemi Arkeolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

1 Temmuz 2026

Kabul Tarihi

11 Ağustos 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 27 Sayı: 52

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kardoruk, N. (2026). GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 27(52), 1117-1139. https://doi.org/10.21550/sosbilder.1983006
AMA
1.Kardoruk N. GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;27(52):1117-1139. doi:10.21550/sosbilder.1983006
Chicago
Kardoruk, Nihal. 2026. “GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA”. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 27 (52): 1117-39. https://doi.org/10.21550/sosbilder.1983006.
EndNote
Kardoruk N (01 Eylül 2026) GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 27 52 1117–1139.
IEEE
[1]N. Kardoruk, “GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA”, Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 27, sy 52, ss. 1117–1139, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.21550/sosbilder.1983006.
ISNAD
Kardoruk, Nihal. “GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA”. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 27/52 (01 Eylül 2026): 1117-1139. https://doi.org/10.21550/sosbilder.1983006.
JAMA
1.Kardoruk N. GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;27:1117–1139.
MLA
Kardoruk, Nihal. “GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA”. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 27, sy 52, Eylül 2026, ss. 1117-39, doi:10.21550/sosbilder.1983006.
Vancouver
1.Nihal Kardoruk. GRAFFITI GAME BOARDS FOUND IN THE ROMAN THEATRE IN NICAEA. Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 01 Eylül 2026;27(52):1117-39. doi:10.21550/sosbilder.1983006