Investigation on geoarchaeological structure of ancient ports in the Lycia Region

Abstract

The effects of geological events that occurred in ancient times, on ancient cities are undeniably great,so geoarchaeology has become an important mutidisciplinary science. Using geological methods inarchaeological researchs offers a much more comprehensive understanding for history. Today, themethods of remote sensing and geographical information systems have facilitated archaeologicalresearches to a greater extent than before. In this study, Phaselis, Andriake and Patara ancientcities were investigated. In the research, help was obtained from satellite images as a method. Bycomparing the ancient coast line and the modern coast line, it is tried to be understood to what extentthe sea level change occurred.