@article{article_1390456, title={AUTHENTICITY IN THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPES: ALANYA CASTLE}, journal={Akdeniz University Journal of the Faculty of Architecture}, volume={2}, pages={122–137}, year={2023}, author={Tülek, Betül}, keywords={Kültürel peyzaj, Kültürel miras, Özgünlük, Alanya Kalesi}, abstract={Authenticity is defined as originality, genuineness or entity which refers to the quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy or genuine which help as to identify and understand the value inherited within the cultural heritage. Each culture, society, time place and land has its own authentic aspect that can be unique and exceptional for the rest of the world. Being authentic also increases heritage’s touristic value and contribute to tourism development. Authenticity is one of the most important factor for conserving cultural heritage and developing regional cultural development. The aim of this paper is to discuss how authenticity can be used as a tool to understand outstanding universal values for cultural landscapes and cultural heritages. Study results will provide an alternative approach to understand and appreciate values in cultural heritage which strongly evolved with their authentic characters and greatly contribute to the preservation, management and promotion of cultural heritage stimulating their cultural, social, territorial and touristic significance in landscape conservation.}, number={2}, publisher={Akdeniz Üniversitesi}