Underground space use in Ancient Anatolia: the Cappadocia example

摘要

Globalization enabled people to learn about the world in which they live in than ever before in the past. Today's global culture is determined by a rapidly growing communication network and advancing technologies. As a consequence, sustainability of local natural environments and cultural heritages becomes a global issue, while local sites become learning grounds for global communities. As one of the best example of man's symbiotic relationship with nature Cappadocia, located in Central Anatolia, offers many possibilities and lessons for underground habitation. This paper aims to discuss the ancient settlement of Cappadocia unique for its creative subterranean space use. The focal points of discussion are the physical geography and dominating forms of underground space use.