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Silivri and the Thracian hinterland of Istanbul: an historic landscape

2009; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 59; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0066154600000958

2048-0849

James Crow, Sam Turner,

Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History

Abstract Historic Landscape Characterisation (HLC) is a method for mapping, presenting and understanding the landscape with reference to its historical development. By using high-resolution satellite imagery and archive maps we have employed Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to integrate these data with other archaeological and historical sources to create HLC-based case-studies on landscapes in the eastern Mediterranean. This article is one of two pilot studies and aims to map the landscape character in the area around Silivri west of Istanbul. HLC analysis reveals much more diversity and complexity than might be expected. The results have revealed a far greater time-depth than was anticipated with important implications for future landscape research and for regional planning.