Ahlat ilçesinin jeoturizm potansiyelinin araştırılması: GAM ve A’ WOT yönteminin uygulanması

Yıl 2026, Sayı: 57, 239 - 266, 30.01.2026

Muhammed Akif Özçelebi , Melisa Kara

Öz

Bu çalışma, Ahlat yöresinin jeoturizm potansiyelini ortaya koymak ve bu doğrultuda turizm sektörünün geliştirilmesi ile sürdürülebilirliğinin sağlanmasına yönelik stratejiler önermek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu hedefe ulaşmak için Jeosit Değerlendirme Modeli (GAM), A’WOT ve TOWS teknikleri kullanılmıştır. İlk aşamada GAM modeli uygulanmış ve bu modelden elde edilen veriler matris diyagramı üzerinde gösterilerek jeosit ve jeomorfositlerin potansiyel seviyeleri belirlenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda Nemrut Gölü dışındaki jeosit ve jeomorfositlerin matrisin orta bölümünde konumlandığı ve hem ana hem de ek değerler bakımından orta düzeyde bir potansiyele sahip oldukları belirlenmiştir. Ardından, A’WOT analizi uygulanarak Ahlat yöresindeki jeosit ve jeomorfosit alanların ve çevresinin güçlü ve zayıf yönleri ile fırsat ve tehditleri ortaya çıkarılmış, elde edilen nitel veriler Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi tekniği ile nicelleştirilerek önem sırasına göre önceliklendirilmiştir. Son olarak TOWS tekniğinden yararlanılmış ve Ahlat’ın, eşsiz jeolojik ve kültürel mirasını korumaya ve bir turizm destinasyonu olarak cazibesini artırmaya yönelik stratejiler belirlenmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ahlat , Jeoturizm , A’WOT , TOWS , Jeosit değerlendirme modeli , Analitik hiyerarşi prosesi

Investigation of the geotourism potential of Ahlat (Bitlis) district: application of GAM and A’ WOT

Öz

This study aimed to elucidate the geotourism potential of the Ahlat region and to propose strategies for the development and sustainability of the tourism sector. The Geosit Evaluation Model (GAM), A’WOT, and TOWS techniques were employed to attain this objective. The GAM model was initially implemented, and the resulting data were presented in a matrix diagram to ascertain the potential levels of the geosites and geomorphosites. Accordingly, it was determined that the geosites and geomorphosites outside of Nemrut Lake were located in the middle of the matrix and had an intermediate level of potential in terms of both primary and secondary values. Then, the A’WOT technique was used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of tourism in Ahlat, as well as the opportunities and threats. The qualitative data obtained were quantified using the Analytic Hierarchy Process technique and prioritized based on importance. Finally, the TOWS technique was used to determine strategies for protecting Ahlat’s unique geological and cultural heritage and increasing its appeal as a tourist destination.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ahlat , Geotourism , A’WOT , TOWS , Geosite assessment model , Analytical hierarchy process

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