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Turkey, which has a deep-rooted historical heritage, has been one of the strategic centers where various societies have met, fused, and influenced each other for centuries due to its geographical location. The Anatolian geography, which has a very rich cultural mosaic with this feature, has attracted the attention of many local or foreign tourists, travelers and researchers from past to present. This great interest has given Anatolia a unique value. In fact, the historical and archaeological remains of many ancient civilizations are the most concrete indicators of this cultural richness of Anatolia. With many archaeological excavations and scientific studies, these riches have been transferred to future generations. In this respect, the British archaeologist Seton Lloyd (1902-1996) is one of the first names that come to mind when it comes to Anatolian history and archaeology. Known as one of the 20th century's talented archaeologists, Lloyd participated in archaeological studies in many different centers from Mesopotamia to Anatolia. Lloyd, who made significant contributions to the understanding of Turkey's historical past, particularly in Anatolia, also served as the director of the British Archaeological Institute (BIAA) in Ankara for a period. It is not difficult to understand that this ancient land had a special significance in the life of Lloyd, who is a valuable name for the history of Turkey and Anatolian archaeology with his studies. In this study, the activities carried out by the British archaeologist Seton Lloyd to illuminate the historical and archaeological past of Anatolia will be discussed and Lloyd's contributions to these fields will be evaluated.

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