Alalakh ve amik höyükleri arkeolojik parkı: Alan yönetimi planlanmasına dair bir önçalışma

This thesis is a preliminary study towards a site management plan for the Bronze Age archaeological excavations at Tell Atchana/ancient Alalakh, situated in the Hatay province of the Republic of Turkey. A plan to develop an Amuq Settlements Archaeological Park was initiated in 2002 by the site directors of Alalakh and the neighboring site of Tell Tayinat and designs by an architect for public interpretation facilities were prepared in 2010 and procedures for in situ conservation will be implemented in 2012. The cultural heritage perspective presented here attempts to provide a holistic approach towards the management of an archaeological site, specifically focusing on the management of Alalakh and based on the already approved plans. This document is meant to serve as a first step towards the overall process of preserving the site, making it accessible to a public audience and maintaining a sustainable project. Within the internationally defined structure of a management plan, relevant theories, practices and methods have been applied and discussed in order to contextualize the current situation and the proposed designs. Additionally, this thesis includes suggestions for further amenities and community-based programs. This study will hopefully contribute towards the practical application of cultural heritage standards and legal framework at archaeological sites in Turkey and provide a unique example of how a project with multiple aspects may be conceptualized, integrated and presented.