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<p>Antiochia ad Cragum and King’s Cove, located along the Mediterranean coast of Gazipaşa (Antalya) in southern Türkiye, represent an important geoarchaeological area where geological, geomorphological, and archaeological features occur in close spatial association. This study aims to investigate the geological and tectonic evolution of the area, evaluate the processes controlling the development of coastal morphology, and assess its geoheritage potential. Geological field observations, structural analyses, remote sensing data, archaeological evidence, and the Brilha (2016) geoheritage assessment method were integrated to examine the relationships between tectonic structures, coastal landforms, and archaeological remains. The study area is characterized by Paleozoic metamorphic rocks of the Alanya Massif unconformably overlain by Mesozoic carbonate platform sequences and affected by multi-phase tectonic deformation. Regional uplift, normal faulting, and associated structural discontinuities played a major role in shaping the present-day coastal morphology. Most coves within the study area exhibit open embayment morphologies formed through the long-term interaction of tectonic structures and marine erosion. In contrast, King’s Cove is distinguished by its narrow entrance, wider inner basin, and natural arch developed along structurally weakened zones associated with intersecting fault systems. These features indicate that tectonic structures exerted a significant control on the geometry and evolution of the coastal landscape. Spatial relationships between geological features and archaeological remains suggest that geomorphological conditions influenced settlement organization, coastal use, and defensive opportunities within Antiochia ad Cragum. Geoheritage assessment results demonstrate that the area possesses high scientific, educational, and geotourism value. The findings indicate that Antiochia ad Cragum and King’s Cove constitute an important geoarchaeosite and contribute to the understanding of interactions between tectonically controlled coastal landscapes and human occupation in the Eastern Mediterranean.</p>

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Tectonically Controlled Geoarchaeological Heritage and Geoconservation of Antiochia ad Cragum and King’s Cove (Southern Türkiye)

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    2026年7月6日

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  • Çetin Yeşilova

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Antiochia ad Cragum and King’s Cove, located along the Mediterranean coast of Gazipaşa (Antalya) in southern Türkiye, represent an important geoarchaeological area where geological, geomorphological, and archaeological features occur in close spatial association. This study aims to investigate the geological and tectonic evolution of the area, evaluate the processes controlling the development of coastal morphology, and assess its geoheritage potential. Geological field observations, structural analyses, remote sensing data, archaeological evidence, and the Brilha (2016) geoheritage assessment method were integrated to examine the relationships between tectonic structures, coastal landforms, and archaeological remains. The study area is characterized by Paleozoic metamorphic rocks of the Alanya Massif unconformably overlain by Mesozoic carbonate platform sequences and affected by multi-phase tectonic deformation. Regional uplift, normal faulting, and associated structural discontinuities played a major role in shaping the present-day coastal morphology. Most coves within the study area exhibit open embayment morphologies formed through the long-term interaction of tectonic structures and marine erosion. In contrast, King’s Cove is distinguished by its narrow entrance, wider inner basin, and natural arch developed along structurally weakened zones associated with intersecting fault systems. These features indicate that tectonic structures exerted a significant control on the geometry and evolution of the coastal landscape. Spatial relationships between geological features and archaeological remains suggest that geomorphological conditions influenced settlement organization, coastal use, and defensive opportunities within Antiochia ad Cragum. Geoheritage assessment results demonstrate that the area possesses high scientific, educational, and geotourism value. The findings indicate that Antiochia ad Cragum and King’s Cove constitute an important geoarchaeosite and contribute to the understanding of interactions between tectonically controlled coastal landscapes and human occupation in the Eastern Mediterranean.