The Research Centre Asia Minor focuses on the religious and cultural history of ancient Asia Minor. Its activities – including epigraphic work, field research and participation in exhibitions – are based on an interdisciplinary approach to the respective research subjects. The research centre's largest current projects include topographical research in Commagene, the excavations in Doliche, which have been ongoing since 2001, and epigraphic projects in Patara and Ephesus. In this context, the research centre has established close contacts with Turkish scientists, universities, museums and other state institutions.