Kydnos Nehri ve Tarsus
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2022
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Selçuk Üniversitesi, Edebiyat Fakültesi, Arkeloji Bölümü
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Anadolu’nun güneyinde Kilikia Bölgesi’nin metropolü olan Tarsus antik kentinin kalıntıları, modern kentin altında yatmaktadır. Tarsus’tan bahseden antik yazarlar, antik kentin ortasından geçen Kydnos Nehri’nden de söz ederler. Bu yazarlar aynı zamanda şehrin büyüklüğüne ve ulaştığı refah düzeyine de vurgu yapmaktadırlar. Kentin gelişiminin temelinde ise, antik çağda bir limana sahip olması, kente uluslararası bir yolun ulaşması ve Kydnos Nehri’nin kentin içinden geçmesi gibi etkenler bulunmaktadır. Tüm bu nitelikler, kentin ilk kuruluşunda da iyi bir planlama yapıldığını doğrulamaktadır. Tarsus’un bu özellikleri, şehircilik, ticari ve kültürel gelişim gibi çeşitli alanları önemli ölçüde etkilemiş olmalıdır. Tarsus’un karayolu, deniz ve nehir ulaşımına uygun konumu göz önüne alındığında, neden büyük ve zengin bir şehir olarak tanımlandığı ortaya çıkmaktadır. Oldukça stratejik bir konuma sahip olan Tarsus’ta birçok önemli yapının yanı sıra köprü, hamam, sarnıç gibi suyla ilişkili yapılar da gün ışığına çıkarılmıştır. Ayrıca Tarsus’un hem gelişimine hem de antik dönemdeki ticari faaliyetlerine ışık tutacak ithal seramikler de dikkat çekici arkeolojik buluntular arasında sayılabilir. Bu çalışmada, antik çağda Tarsus ilçesi sınırları içinden geçerek denize dökülen ve Doğu Roma (Bizans) Dönemi’nde yatağı değiştirilen Kydnos Nehri’nin kentle olan bağlantısı ele alınmıştır. Arkeolojik verilerin yanında, antik ve modern yazarların verdiği bilgilere dayanarak, Kydnos Nehri’nin ticarete, şehir planlamasına ve Tarsus’un kuruluşundan bu yana elde edilen refah düzeyine katkısı araştırılmıştır.
The ruins of ancient Tarsus, the metropolis of the Cilicia Region, located in the south of Anatolia, lie under the modern city. Ancient authors talking about Tarsus also mention the Cydnus River, which runs through the middle of the ancient city. These authors also emphasize the size of the city and the level of prosperity it has achieved. On the basis of the development of the city, there are factors such as having a port in ancient times, the fact that an international road reaches the city and the location of the Cydnus River passing through the city. All these qualities also confirm that good planning was observed in the first establishment of the city. These characteristics of Tarsus must have significantly affected various areas such as urban planning, commercial and cultural development. Considering the location of Tarsus suitable for road, sea and river transportation, it becomes clear why it is defined as a large and rich city. Tarsus, which has a very strategic location, has water-related structures such as bridges, baths, and cisterns as well as many important structures. In addition, imported ceramics that will shed light on both the development of Tarsus and its commercial activities in the ancient period can be listed among the remarkable archaeological finds. In this study, the connection of the Cydnus River with the city, which flowed through the borders of Tarsus district in ancient times and was changed in the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Period, was discussed. The contribution of the Cydnus River to trade, city planning and the welfare level of Tarsus since its foundation has been researched, based on the information provided by ancient and modern authors, as well as archaeological data.
The ruins of ancient Tarsus, the metropolis of the Cilicia Region, located in the south of Anatolia, lie under the modern city. Ancient authors talking about Tarsus also mention the Cydnus River, which runs through the middle of the ancient city. These authors also emphasize the size of the city and the level of prosperity it has achieved. On the basis of the development of the city, there are factors such as having a port in ancient times, the fact that an international road reaches the city and the location of the Cydnus River passing through the city. All these qualities also confirm that good planning was observed in the first establishment of the city. These characteristics of Tarsus must have significantly affected various areas such as urban planning, commercial and cultural development. Considering the location of Tarsus suitable for road, sea and river transportation, it becomes clear why it is defined as a large and rich city. Tarsus, which has a very strategic location, has water-related structures such as bridges, baths, and cisterns as well as many important structures. In addition, imported ceramics that will shed light on both the development of Tarsus and its commercial activities in the ancient period can be listed among the remarkable archaeological finds. In this study, the connection of the Cydnus River with the city, which flowed through the borders of Tarsus district in ancient times and was changed in the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Period, was discussed. The contribution of the Cydnus River to trade, city planning and the welfare level of Tarsus since its foundation has been researched, based on the information provided by ancient and modern authors, as well as archaeological data.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Tarsus, Kydnos Nehri, Liman, Ticaret, Hamam, Köprü, Cydnus River, Port, Trade, Bath, Bridge
Kaynak
Arkhaia Anatolika: Anadolu Arkeolojisi Araştırmaları Dergisi
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5
Künye
Arıcı, S., Göçmen, İ. (2022). Kydnos Nehri ve Tarsus. Arkhaia Anatolika: Anadolu Arkeolojisi Araştırmaları Dergisi, (5), 288-304. DOI: 10.32949/Arkhaia.2022.52
