PERRE ANTİK KENTİ’NİN TURİZM POTANSİYELİ ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME

Abstract

Adıyaman ili sınırları içinde yer alan ve kökleri Kommagene Krallığı’na kadar uzanan Perre Antik Kenti, Roma ve Bizans dönemlerinde de önemini korumuş önemli bir arkeolojik yerleşimdir. Kent; geniş nekropol alanı, su kanalları, mozaikler ve farklı dönemlerin kültürel katmanlarını yansıtan mimari kalıntılarla dikkat çekmektedir. Buna rağmen turizm açısından yeterli ilgiyi görememiştir. Bu çalışma, Perre’nin turizm potansiyelini değerlendirmekte ve özellikle son yıllarda ören yerinde gerçekleştirilen yenilikçi canlandırma projelerine odaklanmaktadır. Türkiye’de ilk kez bir ören yerinde uygulanan hologram teknolojisi, kültürel miras turizmi açısından dönüştürücü bir girişim olarak ele alınmaktadır. Çalışmada SWOT analizi yöntemiyle kentin güçlü ve zayıf yönleri ile karşı karşıya olduğu fırsatlar ve tehditler belirlenmiştir. Bulgular, Perre’nin turizm faaliyetlerine entegrasyonunun etkili tanıtım ve altyapı geliştirmeleriyle desteklenmesi durumunda yalnızca bölgesel kalkınmaya katkı sağlamakla kalmayacağını, aynı zamanda Türkiye’nin kültürel mirasının uluslararası görünürlüğünü de artıracağını ortaya koymaktadır.

Keywords

• Perre Antik Kenti
• Adıyaman
• Turizm Potansiyeli
• Kültür Turizmi

AN EVALUATION OF THE TOURISM POTENTIAL OF THE PERRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE

Abstract

Perre Ancient City, located within the borders of Adıyaman Province and tracing its origins back to the Kingdom of Commagene, is a significant archaeological settlement that maintained its importance during the Roman and Byzantine periods. The site is distinguished by its extensive necropolis, water channels, mosaics, and architectural remains reflecting the cultural layers of successive eras. Despite this richness, Perre has not received sufficient attention in terms of tourism. This study evaluates the tourism potential of Perre, with a particular focus on recent innovative revitalization projects carried out at the site. The pioneering implementation of hologram technology for the first time in an archaeological site in Turkey is considered a transformative initiative for cultural heritage tourism. Employing a SWOT analysis, the research identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the city as well as the opportunities and threats it faces. The findings indicate that integrating Perre into tourism activities—supported by effective promotion and infrastructural improvements—will not only contribute to regional development but also enhance the international visibility of Turkey’s cultural heritage.

Keywords

• Perre Ancient City
• Adıyaman
• Tourism Potential
• Cultural Tourism

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