Local expectations from an ancient city in tourism planning; Tyana field research

The ancient city of Tyana has hosted many civilizations, religions and humanity from past to present. However, in the studies carried out until today, the cultural heritage value of Tyana has not been sufficiently revealed. The ancient city of Tyana, which has an important position in tourism, cannot show the value and potential expected by the local people. In this study, it is aimed to gain tourism with the views and perspective of the local people living around the ancient city of Tyana. Interview method was used as the research method. Face-to-face interviews with local people were provided and interviews were analyzed. Analysis results are given in the findings section. Considering the results, it was concluded that the local people suffered from the fact that the ancient city of Tyana was not promoted enough and it was not brought into tourism.