Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. West Asian

Anotations

Scope note:

General term for the cultures and styles, regardless of period, of the westernmost protrusion of Asia, which makes up the majority of the modern Republic of Turkey. To refer to the ancient cultures of this region, use "Anatolian," although there is overlap in usage. To distinguish the nationality of the modern nation of Turkey, use "Turkish."