Turkish government shuts down important archaeological dig, apparently to punish Austria
Erik Stokstad (2016). Turkish government shuts down important archaeological dig, apparently to punish Austria. Science. 6 September.
| Title | Turkish government shuts down important archaeological dig, apparently to punish Austria |
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| Publication Date | 6th Sep 2016 |
| Author | Erik Stokstad |
| Source | Science |
| Country | Turkey, Austria |
| Region | West and Central Asia, Europe |
| Art type | Antiquities |
| Subject | Other |
| Comments | "The decision was reportedly made by Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No reason for the closure was given, but Austria's chancellor, Christian Kern, had antagonized the Turkish government in August by saying the country was not fit to join the European Union." |
| Link | http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/09/turkish-government-shuts-down-important-archaeological-dig-apparently-punish-austria |
| Permalink | https://web.archive.org/web/20160907121340/http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/09/turkish-government-shuts-down-important-archaeological-dig-apparently-punish-austria |