Australian research at Pessinus, sacral city of Cybele, the great mother goddess: myth and reality

这项研究现代土耳其古代佩西努斯的国际多学科项目将丰富澳大利亚作为安纳托利亚和古典考古学研究前沿国家之一的世界地位。它为澳大利亚学生提供了一个难得的机会，让他们与来自几个国家的同行和国际知名学者一起在实地学习和体验考古。该遗址的多种族特征将形成一个很好的古代平行与现代澳大利亚的多样性。该项目将促进澳大利亚和土耳其的文化联系，并可能通过鼓励前往土耳其新地区的旅游来加深经济关系

This international multi-disciplinary project to investigate ancient Pessinus in modern Turkey will enrich the standing of Australia in the world as one of the foremost countries in the study of Anatolian and classical archaeology. It offers an exceptional opportunity for Australian students to learn and experience archaeology in the field alongside their peers and scholars of international reputation from several countries. The multi-ethnic character of the site will form a good ancient parallel for the diversity of modern-day Australia. The project will advance Australian-Turkish cultural contacts and potentially deepen economic relations through encouraging tourism to a new part of Turkey