Sustainability of archaeological heritage:A method proposal for the conservation–development strategies

Abstract

This paper attempts to define conservation–development strategies for sustainability of archaeological heritage composed of historical cultural layers which goes back approximately four–thousand years as known Alaaddin Hill in the city of Konya in terms of the possibilities of in situ presentation to future generations and also integrate within urban life by using a methodology based on the strategic planning approach. It is considered that this definition will contribute to the planning studies focused on the archaeological heritage in the historic cities in Turkey in terms of the methodological frame and also debates on conservation–development strategies to the future.