Are the location and situation of ancient rock ruins in Southeast Anatolia related to earthquakes?
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2024
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MAPPA Lab
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Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Region, as a part of Northern Mesopotamia, is a
geography where traces of ancient civilizations and life are found. Engraved landscapes
are another notable feature of the Southeastern Anatolia region. These landscapes,
characterized by their intricate rock carvings and spaces, provide invaluable insights
into the social, cultural, and religious interactions of ancient societies in the area. Among
these areas, Ergani Hilar, Adıyaman Pirun (Perre), Silvan Hassuni, Mardin Dara and
Hasankeyf are the most notable. Rock-cut spaces in Southeastern Anatolia have played
a significant role in shaping the region's history and culture.
Diverse geological formations and structures have contributed to the unique cultural and
historical richness of Southeastern Anatolia. Another important feature of the region is
that it is located in an active tectonic zone that has caused many devastating earthquakes
throughout history. A series of devastating earthquakes occurred on several segments of
the East Anatolian Fault Zone (EAFZ) in February 2023, causing an extensive damage
and heavy casualties in SE Türkiye and northern Syria. In particular, two catastrophic
earthquakes with moment magnitudes (Mw) of 7.8 and 7.6 in Kahramanmaraş, an
earthquake of Mw 6.4 in Hatay and numerous small-to-moderate size aftershocks
greatly affected a large area in south-central part of Anatolia.
In our GIS-based study on the effects of the earthquake and its geographical distribution,
we concluded that these earthquakes had the most devastating effects on the plains and
basin floors. This is due to the basin effect. The basin effect refers to the phenomenon
where seismic waves are amplified and prolonged when they pass through sedimentary
basins or low-lying areas. The presence of sedimentary basins can lead to the trapping and
amplification of seismic energy, resulting in stronger ground motion during earthquakes.
The basin effect is particularly important in areas with high population density, as it can
significantly increase the ground shaking intensity during an earthquake.
So, the following question comes to mind:Is the situation and location preference of
ancient rock landscapes in Southeastern Anatolia related to Earthquakes?
This study aims to open a door to this discussion with the available data.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Ancient Rock Ruins, Southeast Anatolia, Earthquakes
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Rocky Landscapes, at the Itersection of People and Rocks
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Karadoğan, M.F. ve Karadoğan S.(2024). Are the location and situation of ancient rock ruins in Southeast Anatolia related to earthquakes? Rocky Landscapes, at the Itersection of People and Rocks, Orient-Institut İstanbul, 23-25 May 2024, Abstracts içinde (ss. 31-32).
