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Protection and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in Cappadocia: Tourism, Sustainability, and Conflict Risks

Protection and Restoration of Cultural Heritage in Cappadocia: Tourism, Sustainability, and Conflict Risks
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Author(s): Koray Çamlıca (Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Turkey)and Eda Ozgul Katlav (Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, Turkey)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
Source title: Cultural Heritage Protection and Restoration in Conflict and Post-Conflict Zones
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Emilia Alaverdov (Georgian Technical University, Georgia)and Muhammad Waseem Bari (Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-2540-8.ch014

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Abstract

This chapter examines cultural heritage conservation as a multidimensional process essential for preserving both physical assets and collective memory. Using international frameworks such as the UNESCO 2030 SDGs and ICOMOS guidelines, it emphasizes participatory and sustainable strategies. Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, is explored as a case study due to its unique landscape and tourism pressure. To address challenges like erosion and cultural loss, the chapter introduces the Integrated Conservation Model for Cultural Heritage (CIMC), which includes seven components: legal-political compliance, local participation, sustainable tourism, education, digital transformation, financial sustainability, and monitoring.

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