2005 saw completion of the current program of excavations at the Cappadocia Gate and the Palace Complex. The next few seasons will be devoted to study of the finds and publication of the excavations in these two areas in monograph form.

In another initiative Dr. Scott Branting will expand his research into transportation and GIS at Kerkenes through a continuation of geophysical survey each spring, test excavations across streets and interpretation of remote sensing data sets.

At the same time there will inevitably be need to undertake maintenance and small-scale conservation of excavated monuments, particularly the stone glacis' at the Cappadocia gate and the eastern end of the Palace Complex.

The Kerkenes Project would not exist without the enthusiastic support received from local authorities, colleagues, sponsors, friends and visitors. The success of the gathering that took place on the 16th of July, and to which many contributed, has convinced us all that the future of Kerkenes is a promising one.