Geoheritage in a Mythical and Volcanic Terrain: an Inventory and Assessment Study for Geopark and Geotourism, Nemrut Volcano (Bitlis, Eastern Turkey)

Ertekin, Can; Ekinci, Yunus Levent; Büyüksaraç, Aydın; Ekinci, Rezzan

doi:10.1007/s12371-021-00593-5

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“…A geopark is one of the protected area categories that allows for protection and use [77]. For this reason, the GBCs geopark project, that is supposed to be prepared by the local managements, should be planned according to a utilitarian scientific base in terms of geotourism as emphasized by Ertekin [34].…”

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“…Scientific studies within the scope of geological heritage and geoconservation in Turkey: Yeşil [30] explained the alternative tourism phenomenon within the scope of geological heritage sites in the case of the Ballıca Cave; Keskin Citiroglu [23]-the subject of benefiting from geological diversity for sustainable regional development in Zonguldak; Çelik Ateş and Ateş [31]-the synergy of geotourism and rural tourism for sustainable development in Maçka Valley Tunceli; Demir and Aytaç [32]-Turkey's first and only UNESCO-registered global geopark Kula UNESCO Global Geopark; Köro glu and Kandemir [27]-sensitive geosites for Çal Camili Natural Park (Düzköy-Trabzon) region; Özgeriş and Karahan [33] evaluated the evaluation of geopark resource values for sustainable tourism in the case of Cittaslow city Uzundere. Ertekin [34] attempts to assess the geosites of the Nemrut volcano (Bitlis) and proposes using these areas as a geopark and geoheritage site. The first applied geoconservation and geotourism activity in Turkey is the Kızılcahamam, Çamlıdere Geopark and Geotourism Project, which was carried out in cooperation with the relevant municipalities and district governorships between 2009 and 2012 under the direction of Ankara University [35][36][37].…”

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Evaluation of the Visitor Understanding of Coastal Geotourism and Geoheritage Potential Based on Sustainable Regional Development in Western Black Sea Region, Turkey

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The Black Sea coasts of Turkey have important examples of geological heritage with coastal cliffs in terms of geological formations and features. The Güzelcehisar Basalt Columns (GBCs) formation and its coast have been chosen as a research area in this article in terms of its basalt columns, rare coastal geological diversity and coastal geotourism potential. This paper presents the results of a visitor survey undertaken at the GBCs formation and its coast, located in the rural coastal part of Bartın province in the Western Black Sea Region of Turkey. This survey was conducted in 2020 to assess the tourism shoulder season visitors to the Güzelcehisar village. With the survey, its aim was to determine the awareness of the visitors on geoconservation and geodiversity and to evaluate the understanding of geological heritage and geotourism. In addition, it was desired to set visitor expectations to improve the geotourism experience. It was found that visitors had a high level of understanding and awareness of the terms “geodiversity”, “geoheritage”, “geotourism” and “geoconservation”. However, this survey also shows that there is less emphasis on the need to protect the geodiversity in Güzelcehisar. Guided walking is preferred in order to improve visitor understanding and improve experiences. These survey findings contain guiding explanations for studies that could provide a wider interpretation of the perceptions, experiences and expectations of visitors regarding the sustainable development of areas with similar coastal geotourism potential in Turkey.

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Evaluation of the Visitor Understanding of Coastal Geotourism and Geoheritage Potential Based on Sustainable Regional Development in Western Black Sea Region, Turkey

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“…These approaches are mixed because geoheritage is a both objective (real geological objects) and subjective (people's interpretation of these objects). The present study follows the basic principles of the "standard" geoheritage-related studies, the outcomes of which are published in professional international journals (for instance, [37][38][39]).…”

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On the Duality of Marine Geoheritage: Evidence from the Abrau Area of the Russian Black Sea Coast

Ruban

2021

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Marine geoheritage is an important but still underdeveloped concept. Field investigations in the Abrau area (Krasnodar Region, southwestern Russia) and subsequent interpretations allow for the characterization of its geoheritage. Two geosites, namely Abrau and Limanchik, are delineated and assessed semi-qualitatively. Their high heritage value, complexity, and appropriate “technical” properties are appraised. The Abrau geosite features Abrau Lake with its enigmatic origin and the outcrops of deformed Upper Cretaceous carbonate flysch deposits. The Limanchik geosite represents an outstanding example of coastal abrasion, Paleocene siliciclastic flysch with trace fossils, and a coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a bar. The heritage aspects of the study areas are related to the development of the Late Cretaceous, Paleocene, and Pliocene seas, as well as to the active dynamics of the Black Sea coastal zone. The duality of marine geoheritage is linked to its relation to both ancient and modern marine environments.

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“…In recent years, underwater surveys carried out around Lake Van have revealed a large number of structural remains (Işıklı et al, 2019;Gündüz, 2020). Additionally, some other studies showed that severe earthquakes, as well as climatic conditions, are highly effective on Lake Van and its surrounding settlements (Işık et al, 2012;Ertekin et al, 2021;Işık and Harircihan, 2022). It is known that Ahlat was under the rule of Urartu, Med, Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Mervani, Seljuk, Karakoyunlu, Akkoyunlu, Safavid, and Ottoman at different periods of history (Özfırat, 1988;Kılıç, 1999, Köroğlu andKonyar, 2005;Çilingiroğlu, 2007;Yiğitpaşa and Can, 2012;Top, 2013).…”

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Archaeo-geophysical Investigations in Ahlat Seljuk Square Cemetery, Bitlis, Eastern Anatolia TURKIYE

BÜYÜKSARAÇ,

KULAZ,

BEKTAŞ

et al. 2023

International Journal of Environment and Geoinformatics

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Geophysical methods are used in archaeological sites to determine buried remains. Thus, these methods assist archaeological excavation strategies. Archaegeophysical methods are basically based on measuring the physical parameter contrast between the buried archaeological remains and the covering environment. In this study, magnetic and ground penetrating radar methods were applied as geophysical methods in order to contribute to excavation planning. The study area is a historical cemetery and has been used as an interment for about 1000 years. With the information obtained from the field, the research depth was planned not to exceed 3 meters in general, but up to 10 meters of information was produced. The study was carried out to determine possible graves in the area outside the walls of Meydan Cemetery in Ahlat (Bitlis) district. After some data-processing applications to the data of the study areas, magnetic and ground penetrating radar anomaly maps were produced and possible excavation sites were determined.

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Geoheritage in a Mythical and Volcanic Terrain: an Inventory and Assessment Study for Geopark and Geotourism, Nemrut Volcano (Bitlis, Eastern Turkey)

Cited by 14 publications

References 87 publications

Evaluation of the Visitor Understanding of Coastal Geotourism and Geoheritage Potential Based on Sustainable Regional Development in Western Black Sea Region, Turkey

Evaluation of the Visitor Understanding of Coastal Geotourism and Geoheritage Potential Based on Sustainable Regional Development in Western Black Sea Region, Turkey

On the Duality of Marine Geoheritage: Evidence from the Abrau Area of the Russian Black Sea Coast

Archaeo-geophysical Investigations in Ahlat Seljuk Square Cemetery, Bitlis, Eastern Anatolia TURKIYE

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