A Proposal for the preservation and integrated presentation of archaeological and natural resources in the case of METU Campus area

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Bağcı, Latife Sema

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The subject of presentation of archaeological resources is still a developing concept in Turkey. The concepts of educational value and concern, needs a more common recognition and more practice in this context. The same statement goes for the management of natural resources. However, proper public presentation of archaeological and natural resources and public education in those is crucial for the protection of these resources. Moreover, an integrated presentation, approaching the archaeological resources within their natural environment, is required for sustainability, a better preservation and interpretation of the resources. In this sense, this thesis proposes an application; a trail system for the integrated presentation of the archaeological and natural resources in the case of METU Campus Area in Ankara, Turkey. In this way, it aims to ensure the preservation of the resources by raising awareness through good interpretation and education.

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Archaeology.

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12612854/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/20287

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Graduate School of Social Sciences, Thesis

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L. S. Bağcı, “A Proposal for the preservation and integrated presentation of archaeological and natural resources in the case of METU Campus area,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2010.