Investigation of water conveyance systems of historical settlements in the north of aegean region from hydraulic and hydrological point of view

Within the scope of this study, the water conveyance systems of the Aiolissettlements are investigated. ?Aiolis? is the name of the coastal-region between Ionia and Troas on the western part of modern Turkish Republic. Aiolis is also bordered with the Aegean-Sea on the west. This study limited only with surface-investigations is conducted under the approval and permission of the General Directorate of Monuments and Museums of the Ministry of Culture of Turkish Republic. With this study, to the generally unconsidered face of the ancient cities, namely water conveyance systems, are focused, so to another face of their existence are brought a new sight-angle. This study encloses the water structures of ancient settlements as a whole as well as at the regional basis. Because of the time limit, the investigations are restricted with only 28 settlements in the region of Aiolis and in its close vicinity. Most of these cities are handled at first time. With this study, field investigations are realized, the remains of water structures photographed, achieved, their conveyance capacities based on the modern hydraulic formulas are determined and, their probable populations under the light of these calculations and certain assumptions are estimated. These remains are the mutual heritages of entire humanity. Their explorations are not limited with the archeological investigations of their origin-countries but also they will bring new horizons to our past.