Developing interpretation and presentation strategies for an ancient place of performance: Cnidus Small Theatre and its context

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2024-9

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Günay, Tuğba

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Ancient performance spaces, one of the most important and remarkable structures of archaeological heritage sites, continue to exist as landmarks both in antiquity and today. With this symbolism, the issues related to the preservation, interpretation and presentation of the buildings, which have become inevitable to be reused for modern performance activities, have also become worth examining. The reuse of such spaces, which are a part of interpretation and presentation, should be carefully examined in order not to leave permanent damage to our fragile heritage. The historical, documentary, universal and architectural values of the structure should be presented and interpreted in the most effective way by using today's technological possibilities. In current uses, protecting the building should be a priority and measures should be taken accordingly, and the physical limitations of the structure should be determined very clearly. It should be ensured that each place has a guideline for use with its unique characteristics. It is important to preserve the site with its unique characteristics and transfer it to future generations. The Small Theater, an ancient performance place in the ancient city of Cnidus, which is located on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, is one of the most significant structures that still exist in the city. This study is focused on developing strategies and principles for the presentation and interpretation of the first landmark at the entrance to the ancient city with its context. It also includes an assessment of the reuse of the building, which has become suitable for contemporary use with the increasing awareness of the city in recent years and the restoration works carried out.

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Cnidus Ancient City, the Small Theatre of Cnidus, Ancient Place of Performance, Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites, Interpretive Themes

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/111328

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis