Earthquakes and Archaeological Heritage Sites

Earthquakes are among the most destructive disasters worldwide, and they have had aserious impact on many civilizations and cultural heritage sites throughout history. Archaeological sites, in particular, are highly vulnerable to the effects of earthquakes, which could threaten their integrity. Turkey is a home to numerous important archaeological heritage sites, but as being one of the countries with a high earthquake risk, these sites are also at risk of earthquake damage. The recent earthquake that occurred on February 6, 2023, was one of the most significant earthquakes to hit Turkey. The affected region has a long history of cultural continuity, and its archaeological sites have also damaged from the earthquake. In this study, the effects of earthquakes on archaeological heritage sites are examined through open source data and it is aimed to evaluate the situation of archaeological heritage sites in the earthquake zone in the case of the February 06, 2023 Earthquakes

Archaeology · Cultural heritage · Geography · Archaeological Research and Protection · Building materials and conservation · Conservation Techniques and Studies · History