Pamukkale/Hierapolis dünya miras alanı’nda ziyaretçi taşıma kapasitesinin belirlenmesi

A study on Pamukkale/Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with multiple conservation statuses, reveals that the site's visitor capacity is being exceeded, leading to environmental degradation and management challenges. Researchers found that while physical carrying capacity (PCC) exceeds current visitor numbers by only 10%, social carrying capacity (SCC) is surpassed by twice as much, indicating that perceived crowding negatively impacts visitor experience and sustainability. The study used surveys to assess PCC and SCC across different paths and seasonal conditions, confirming that overvisitation is a key factor in the site's deterioration. Recommendations include implementing measures to balance conservation and visitation while enhancing sustainability and visitor satisfaction.

Dağ, V., & Mansuroğlu, S. (2018). Pamukkale/Hierapolis dünya miras alanı’nda ziyaretçi taşıma kapasitesinin belirlenmesi. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences, 31(2), 107–115. https://doi.org/10.29136/mediterranean.354437