The cultic landscapes of Phrygia

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Özarslan, Yasemin

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This thesis examines Phrygian cultic sites in Western Phrygia from the perspective of landscape using a range of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) analyses. More specifically, it explores spatial relationships between these cultic sites and the regional geographical context with reference to certain environmental and cultural parameters. These include topography, geology, and distance to settlements, hilltop sites, and ancient roads. A total of 30 Phrygian cultic sites form the primary archaeological evidence. Secondary archaeological evidence covers a range of mound settlements and hilltop sites associated with Phrygian culture. The study heavily relies on the readily available archaeological site data from related publications and recent surveys in the region. Geographic datasets used include ASTER Global DEM and derived surfaces, as well as digital geological and historical maps. This study contributes to our understanding of Phrygian cultic sites by revealing certain patterns as to their locations. It also brings all the available site data from Western Phrygia together for the first time. Ultimately, it suggests that the “highlandscapes” of Phrygia with spectacular geological formations could have played a crucial role on the cultic site locations.

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Phrygia., Rites and ceremonies., Archaeology.

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/20245

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Y. Özarslan, “The cultic landscapes of Phrygia,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2010.