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Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 2019

https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/efad/issue/40984

The city later known as Magnopolis was captured by Mithridates VI Eupator (133-63 BC) and then na... more The city later known as Magnopolis was captured by Mithridates VI Eupator (133-63 BC) and then named Eupatoria to honour him. However, according to Appian, the citizens of the city later accepted Roman rule and for this reason was ruined by the very same founder. Strabo claims that the founding of the city was still unfinished, when Mithridates VI Eupator destroyed it. In any case, Pompeius started redeveloping the city and completed its foundation. At the same time, Pompeius changed the city's name to Magnopolis after himself, referring to the title "Magnus" which Sulla had conferred on him. Also, Pompeius included the settlements around the city in its borders, so that as a result of this policy the population of the city increased considerably. In addition to all these events, the location of the city was so important that it contributed to its rise during those times. Additionally, due to its strategic position and its location on the trade route between Bithynia and Armenia, the city witnessed formerly unparalleled development in terms of economic growth and population expansion. This paper reports on a study of Magnopolis, referring to its important geopolitical-geostrategic position and the trade routes of the region.

Galatia has a very important place in terms of its geographical location on Asia Minor. Galatians... more Galatia has a very important place in terms of its geographical location on Asia Minor. Galatians, dominating a large part of the present Central Anatolia Region, ruled this region as a kingdom for a long time. However, after the last king Amyntas, who ruled Galatia in the Roman protectorate, was killed by Homonad in 25 BC, the region was annexed by Augustus as the Roman province. Immediately after this incident, Augustus appointed Marcus Lollius, a faithful friend as the governor of the region, as governor. Thus, Marcus Lollius, who had a say in the Province of Galatia, played a very important role in the organization of the new province. Marcus Lollius, who served as governor of Galatia from 25-22 BC, was made consul by Augustus for a year after. Marcus Lollius who served Rome as proconsul in Makedonia then was overwhelmed by the Germans in 17 BC. Marcus Lollius later stayed with Gaius Caesar , the adoptive son of Augustus, and he was his advisor. As a consultant in this process, he has guided Gaius Caesar in a negative way against Augustus, as he has done in every respect. Lollius took his side in Gaius Caesar's campaign against the East and thus rose to a politically powerful position. The fact that Marcus Lollius had an idea during this time was a great advantage for Gaius Caesar. Marcus Lollius, who was in an important position in his career with the support of Gaius Caesar, could not stay in his position for a long time. Marcus Lollius, who was able to perform politically effective and fast maneuvers, could not fully show his success on his career. For Velleius Paterculus describes him as a man who prefers money to honesty. In this study, the life and professional career of Marcus Lollius, the first governor of Galatia, will be examined.

Cappadocia Region, in the middle of Central Anatolian Plateau has had an important position throu... more Cappadocia Region, in the middle of Central Anatolian Plateau has had an important position throughout the history. In the same time this land has created and shaped many civilisations and showed its mentioned importance perceptibly. The region is located on a very strategical position in terms of geographical conditions and by the help of its climate many species of plants have grown in the region. Except from Melitene most of the region was under the continental climate effect. Ancient sources mentioned about herbs such as adamantis, therioarca, polemonia, Selgitic oil, botrys or ambrosia which were used for medical purposes beside common grain like wheat and barley grown for daily consumption. Also, the ancient sources give detailed information about the local growing places or even shapes of these plants. In addition to these plants and herbs the region produced some commercial plants as well. These commercial plants had contributions to the economy of the region. For example dense forest of the Caesarea region provided timber, olives were grown in Melitene and the latter city produced Monarite wine which could be compared only with Greek wine which was the most quality wine then. Diversity and richness of the plants in Cappaodcia region could be observed even today. This study focuses on the plants of Cappadocia used for medicine, commerce and nutrition in the light of ancient sources.

Cappadocia region has had a very important location throughout history. The region had sometimes ... more Cappadocia region has had a very important location throughout history. The region had sometimes become the peak of commercial activities and at sometimes has functioned as a connection route to neighboring lands. Cappadocia Region was situated in the middle of Central Anatolia and its location affected its climate and vegetation as well as agriculture and animal husbandry. Due to its continental climate the plant cover of the region was generally steppe. These facts developped the animal husbandry especially the sheep and goat farming in the region. When these features considered, it is seen that Cappadocia region had an important place for cattle, sheep, goat, mule, and horse breeding. Additionally, Cappadocia was famous for its mules and horses in the Ancient World. This study focuses on animal husbandry and related activities in Ancient Cappadocia by making use of ancient and modern sources.

Many alternative tourism kinds have emerged in our country and the World in the recent years. Cha... more Many alternative tourism kinds have emerged in our country and the World in the recent years. Changes in tourists’ expectations in time, turning to natural environment, seeking quality service, and gaining information about tourism have canalized the tourist Stone wquests. Alternative Tourism Concept has emerged as a result of these quests, changed the understanding of the holiday and created new tourism types. Turkey is rich in natural, historical and cultural assets with her thousands of year past and geographical location in which many civilisations had been founded and many traces of them could be seen at present as well. In this context, our country has hosted various tourism kinds with the sefeatures. Konya and Beyşehir have a very rich
cultural heritage. Having unique values for alternative tourism and directing this advantage to the tourism sector are going to increase economic, social and cultural gains in the region. Konya province has abundant amount of Hittite monuments. Of Bthese, Hatip-Kurunta, Eflatunpınar, and Fasıllar-Kurtbeşiği monument sare dated to the last quarter of the 13th century. The date of the construction of these monuments goes back to the Hittite Emperor Tuthalia IV, theregion of the monuments were in Tarhuntassa and the ruler was Kurunta. Eflatunpınar Monument attracts more tourists than other two monuments due to its close location to the Beyşehir-Isparta Highway. Fasıllar-Kurtbeşiği Monument is included in excursions and visited by the groups. Hatip-Kurunta Monument was newly discovered in 1994 and it is lesser known when compared with other monuments.The aim of this study is to examine Hittite monuments of Konya and Beyşehir within the context of alternative tourism types.

The city and its surroundings which have hosted many civilizations during the Ancient Age made si... more The city and its surroundings which have hosted many civilizations during the Ancient Age made significant progress in cultural and socio-economic fields by adding knowledge of each cultures. Aksaray Province has had an important structure in all ages. The reasons of her importance in the history is surely due to the geographical location of the city. During the Iron Age, the region was under the hegemony of Tabal political organization. Thus, the political structure was organized as a confederation formed by 24 kingdoms. Shinukhtu Kingdom was a very important kingdom of this confederation. When considered from this point of view it is a fact that the city has carried the cultural features of this kingdom. Kiakki was one of the important rulers of the kingdom situated in the western most of the Tabal confederation system. The name of this king whom we had more information was seen on Topada Inscription and Aksaray Stele. King Wasusarma mentioned Kiakki as one of the friendly and allied kings on Topada Inscription in Nevsehir. This paper studies the political activities of Shinukhtu Kingdom and the King Kiakki in the light of Assyrian sources and Late Hittite Period inscriptions.

Öz:Kappadokia Bölgesi binlerce yıllık bir geçmişe sahiptir ve coğrafi konumu itibari ile jeopolit... more Öz:Kappadokia Bölgesi binlerce yıllık bir geçmişe sahiptir ve coğrafi konumu itibari ile jeopolitik bakımdan önemini sürekli muhafaza etmiştir. MÖ I. bin yılın başlarında bu kesimde Kaška, Muški ve Tabal gibi unsurlar bulunmaktadır. MÖ VI. yüzyılda Lydialılar ile Medler arasında yapılan anlaşmaya göre Halys (Kızılırmak) Nehri bu iki ülke arasında sınır kabul edilmiş ve Kappadokia Bölgesi de Med egemenliğine girmiştir. Bölge Medler'den sonra Pers hâkimiyetine geçer. Strabon, Perslerin bu kesimi iki satraplığa ayırdığından söz eder. Makedon egemenliğinde ise bu satraplıkların krallığa dönüştüğünü, bunlardan birine " Megale Kappadokia (Büyük Kappadokia) diğerine " Kappadokia Pontos " adını verdiklerini belirtir. Bölge Büyük İskender'in idarecileri tarafından bir süre yönetilmiş ardından Seleukos Krallığı'nın hâkimiyetine girmiştir. MÖ 255-MS 17 yılları arasında Kappadokia Krallığı'nın egemenliği görülür. Bu krallar tarafından çeşitli imar faaliyetleri yürütülmüş ve zaman zaman Kilikia Trakheia ve Küçük Armenia'nın da dâhil edilmesiyle sınırlar genişlemiştir. Kappadokia, Roma eyaleti olduktan sonra farklı dönemler içerisinde kimi zaman Galatia Eyaleti ile birleştirilerek bir " birleşik eyalet " olmuş bazen de bu eyaletten ayrılarak yönetilmiştir. Bölge Roma'nın doğu-batı şeklinde ayrılmasından sonra imparatorluğun doğu sınırları içinde varlığını sürdürmüştür. Bu çalışmamızda antik kaynakların verdiği bilgilere dayanılarak Kappadokia bölgesinin siyasi ve coğrafi durumu ile farklı dönemler içerisinde bölge sınırlarındaki değişmeler ele alınmaktadır. Abstract:History of the Cappadocia region goes back to thousands of years ago and it maintained its geopolitical and geostrategic importance in various historical periods due to its geographical position. At the beginning of the first millennium BC the Kashkians, the Mushki and the Tabal were the dwellers of the region, later in the VI. Century BC the region was ruled by the Medes and the Halys became a border between the Medes and the Lydians according to a treaty. The region was ruled by the Persians after the Medes had been eliminated by the Persians and became a satrapy. Strabo pointed out that the region was divided into two satrapies by the Persians. Again Strabo stated that these satrapies were converted into two kingdoms as " Megale Cappadocia " , and " Cappadocia Pontus " by the Macedonians. The region was ruled by Alexander the Great's satraps for a time and then became a domain of the Seleucids. The region was ruled by the kings of Cappadocia from 255 BC to 17 AD and these kings improved the region. The region was extended by the annexation of Cilicia Tracheia and Lesser Armenia. As a Roman Province the region was sometimes united by Galatia and became a " united province " in different periods and sometimes ruled as a single province. After the division of Rome as the East and the West the region stayed under the control of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Isauria region starts from northern slopes of Taurus Mountains where Konya Plateau lays above. Th... more Isauria region starts from northern slopes of Taurus Mountains where Konya Plateau lays above. The boundary of region goes around from Mount Geyik in the south through Seydişehir, Lake Suğla in the west and Hadim-Göksu River in the east. The geography of the region provides an ultimate protection for Isaurians and it gave great difficulties for the powers who wanted to conquest the land. Isauria was free during the Persian period and Alexander the Great did not make difficulties for the local people there until Balakros was killed by Isaurians who was appointed by Alexander the Great. Thus, Perdikkas marched on Isauria to punish the public after the death of Balacros. In the period of Rome, the name of Isauria was frequently mentioned with riots, as well. The General, Servilius Vatia who fought with the pirates in the eastern Mediterranean made a campaign against Isauria. In the years ahead, the general of Mithridates, Eumakhos marched into there region and Galatian Deiotaros responded this action. All the seturm oils show us how the touchy and important theare awas. On the other hand, the other examples such as the death of Amyntas on the way to build a city in this region and Cicero's efforts and demanding in Isauria areal son oticeable. The chaos and the external interference went on in the following periods. It can be stated that there appeared a peace when Turks finaly arrived the region. There are many ancient writers who cited about Isaurian revolts of Isaurians such as: Strabo, Diodorus, Appianus, Plutarkhos, Tacitus, Cicero etc. They explained the revolts and made comments on the reasons and results of them. In this study, we aimed to focus the disordinance in Isauria in the Hellenistic and Roman Periods based on ancient sources.

Due to its geographical location, Nevsehir is located in the junction of important roads and has ... more Due to its geographical location, Nevsehir is located in the junction of important roads and has a feature of a crossroad. The region which was under the rule of Tabal Kingdom had an important role in the struggles between Tabal and Assyria.
Since it was in Tabal territory, political, cultural and socio-economic effects of the kingdom were seen in Nevsehir province and its vicinity.
Tabal which was organized as a confederate structure had a very effective influence among the Late Hittite States formed by 24 kingdoms. The borders and influence areas of these kingdoms probably changed by the time. A great number of the kings of Tabal became organized as city states politically.
Kings of the region who were mentioned in Late Hittite Period inscriptions found in Nevsehir are going to be examined in the paper.

The district has been settled since Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic age when human kind beg... more The district has been settled since Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic age when human kind began productive life. Number of settlements has increased in Nevşehir and around the city along with increasing on number of population in Chalcolithic and Early Bronz Ages. As a result of its geological location and being a cross roads of all the directions (east-west-north-south), it has been studied put forward the importance of ofthe district in Age of Assyrian Trade Colonies and Hittite Periods.
The district, especially that Tabal dominance in the Iron Age has played important role in Tabal-Assur struggles. It has been examined the political and cultural effects of the Tabalian Kingdom especially in the area Nevşehir and surroundings because of that where in the sovereignty of Tabalians. The indicator of the Persian domination is Apadana column in Nevşehir under the sovereignty of Medes and Persians. During Alexander the Great's eastern expedition, Hellenism had become effective on the Cappadocia region just like the Persian Period Satrapy management. So that for the formation of Cappadocia Kingdom which is an important political power was provided necessary background. The Kingdom came to an end with becoming a provenance of Roman Empire. Afterward the executive power on the region was Rome located in the heart of Central Anatolia, this region had a strategic importance between Parthians and Romans.

Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 2019

https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/efad/issue/40984

The city later known as Magnopolis was captured by Mithridates VI Eupator (133-63 BC) and then na... more The city later known as Magnopolis was captured by Mithridates VI Eupator (133-63 BC) and then named Eupatoria to honour him. However, according to Appian, the citizens of the city later accepted Roman rule and for this reason was ruined by the very same founder. Strabo claims that the founding of the city was still unfinished, when Mithridates VI Eupator destroyed it. In any case, Pompeius started redeveloping the city and completed its foundation. At the same time, Pompeius changed the city's name to Magnopolis after himself, referring to the title "Magnus" which Sulla had conferred on him. Also, Pompeius included the settlements around the city in its borders, so that as a result of this policy the population of the city increased considerably. In addition to all these events, the location of the city was so important that it contributed to its rise during those times. Additionally, due to its strategic position and its location on the trade route between Bithynia and Armenia, the city witnessed formerly unparalleled development in terms of economic growth and population expansion. This paper reports on a study of Magnopolis, referring to its important geopolitical-geostrategic position and the trade routes of the region.

Galatia has a very important place in terms of its geographical location on Asia Minor. Galatians... more Galatia has a very important place in terms of its geographical location on Asia Minor. Galatians, dominating a large part of the present Central Anatolia Region, ruled this region as a kingdom for a long time. However, after the last king Amyntas, who ruled Galatia in the Roman protectorate, was killed by Homonad in 25 BC, the region was annexed by Augustus as the Roman province. Immediately after this incident, Augustus appointed Marcus Lollius, a faithful friend as the governor of the region, as governor. Thus, Marcus Lollius, who had a say in the Province of Galatia, played a very important role in the organization of the new province. Marcus Lollius, who served as governor of Galatia from 25-22 BC, was made consul by Augustus for a year after. Marcus Lollius who served Rome as proconsul in Makedonia then was overwhelmed by the Germans in 17 BC. Marcus Lollius later stayed with Gaius Caesar , the adoptive son of Augustus, and he was his advisor. As a consultant in this process, he has guided Gaius Caesar in a negative way against Augustus, as he has done in every respect. Lollius took his side in Gaius Caesar's campaign against the East and thus rose to a politically powerful position. The fact that Marcus Lollius had an idea during this time was a great advantage for Gaius Caesar. Marcus Lollius, who was in an important position in his career with the support of Gaius Caesar, could not stay in his position for a long time. Marcus Lollius, who was able to perform politically effective and fast maneuvers, could not fully show his success on his career. For Velleius Paterculus describes him as a man who prefers money to honesty. In this study, the life and professional career of Marcus Lollius, the first governor of Galatia, will be examined.

Cappadocia Region, in the middle of Central Anatolian Plateau has had an important position throu... more Cappadocia Region, in the middle of Central Anatolian Plateau has had an important position throughout the history. In the same time this land has created and shaped many civilisations and showed its mentioned importance perceptibly. The region is located on a very strategical position in terms of geographical conditions and by the help of its climate many species of plants have grown in the region. Except from Melitene most of the region was under the continental climate effect. Ancient sources mentioned about herbs such as adamantis, therioarca, polemonia, Selgitic oil, botrys or ambrosia which were used for medical purposes beside common grain like wheat and barley grown for daily consumption. Also, the ancient sources give detailed information about the local growing places or even shapes of these plants. In addition to these plants and herbs the region produced some commercial plants as well. These commercial plants had contributions to the economy of the region. For example dense forest of the Caesarea region provided timber, olives were grown in Melitene and the latter city produced Monarite wine which could be compared only with Greek wine which was the most quality wine then. Diversity and richness of the plants in Cappaodcia region could be observed even today. This study focuses on the plants of Cappadocia used for medicine, commerce and nutrition in the light of ancient sources.

Cappadocia region has had a very important location throughout history. The region had sometimes ... more Cappadocia region has had a very important location throughout history. The region had sometimes become the peak of commercial activities and at sometimes has functioned as a connection route to neighboring lands. Cappadocia Region was situated in the middle of Central Anatolia and its location affected its climate and vegetation as well as agriculture and animal husbandry. Due to its continental climate the plant cover of the region was generally steppe. These facts developped the animal husbandry especially the sheep and goat farming in the region. When these features considered, it is seen that Cappadocia region had an important place for cattle, sheep, goat, mule, and horse breeding. Additionally, Cappadocia was famous for its mules and horses in the Ancient World. This study focuses on animal husbandry and related activities in Ancient Cappadocia by making use of ancient and modern sources.

Many alternative tourism kinds have emerged in our country and the World in the recent years. Cha... more Many alternative tourism kinds have emerged in our country and the World in the recent years. Changes in tourists’ expectations in time, turning to natural environment, seeking quality service, and gaining information about tourism have canalized the tourist Stone wquests. Alternative Tourism Concept has emerged as a result of these quests, changed the understanding of the holiday and created new tourism types. Turkey is rich in natural, historical and cultural assets with her thousands of year past and geographical location in which many civilisations had been founded and many traces of them could be seen at present as well. In this context, our country has hosted various tourism kinds with the sefeatures. Konya and Beyşehir have a very rich
cultural heritage. Having unique values for alternative tourism and directing this advantage to the tourism sector are going to increase economic, social and cultural gains in the region. Konya province has abundant amount of Hittite monuments. Of Bthese, Hatip-Kurunta, Eflatunpınar, and Fasıllar-Kurtbeşiği monument sare dated to the last quarter of the 13th century. The date of the construction of these monuments goes back to the Hittite Emperor Tuthalia IV, theregion of the monuments were in Tarhuntassa and the ruler was Kurunta. Eflatunpınar Monument attracts more tourists than other two monuments due to its close location to the Beyşehir-Isparta Highway. Fasıllar-Kurtbeşiği Monument is included in excursions and visited by the groups. Hatip-Kurunta Monument was newly discovered in 1994 and it is lesser known when compared with other monuments.The aim of this study is to examine Hittite monuments of Konya and Beyşehir within the context of alternative tourism types.

The city and its surroundings which have hosted many civilizations during the Ancient Age made si... more The city and its surroundings which have hosted many civilizations during the Ancient Age made significant progress in cultural and socio-economic fields by adding knowledge of each cultures. Aksaray Province has had an important structure in all ages. The reasons of her importance in the history is surely due to the geographical location of the city. During the Iron Age, the region was under the hegemony of Tabal political organization. Thus, the political structure was organized as a confederation formed by 24 kingdoms. Shinukhtu Kingdom was a very important kingdom of this confederation. When considered from this point of view it is a fact that the city has carried the cultural features of this kingdom. Kiakki was one of the important rulers of the kingdom situated in the western most of the Tabal confederation system. The name of this king whom we had more information was seen on Topada Inscription and Aksaray Stele. King Wasusarma mentioned Kiakki as one of the friendly and allied kings on Topada Inscription in Nevsehir. This paper studies the political activities of Shinukhtu Kingdom and the King Kiakki in the light of Assyrian sources and Late Hittite Period inscriptions.

Öz:Kappadokia Bölgesi binlerce yıllık bir geçmişe sahiptir ve coğrafi konumu itibari ile jeopolit... more Öz:Kappadokia Bölgesi binlerce yıllık bir geçmişe sahiptir ve coğrafi konumu itibari ile jeopolitik bakımdan önemini sürekli muhafaza etmiştir. MÖ I. bin yılın başlarında bu kesimde Kaška, Muški ve Tabal gibi unsurlar bulunmaktadır. MÖ VI. yüzyılda Lydialılar ile Medler arasında yapılan anlaşmaya göre Halys (Kızılırmak) Nehri bu iki ülke arasında sınır kabul edilmiş ve Kappadokia Bölgesi de Med egemenliğine girmiştir. Bölge Medler'den sonra Pers hâkimiyetine geçer. Strabon, Perslerin bu kesimi iki satraplığa ayırdığından söz eder. Makedon egemenliğinde ise bu satraplıkların krallığa dönüştüğünü, bunlardan birine " Megale Kappadokia (Büyük Kappadokia) diğerine " Kappadokia Pontos " adını verdiklerini belirtir. Bölge Büyük İskender'in idarecileri tarafından bir süre yönetilmiş ardından Seleukos Krallığı'nın hâkimiyetine girmiştir. MÖ 255-MS 17 yılları arasında Kappadokia Krallığı'nın egemenliği görülür. Bu krallar tarafından çeşitli imar faaliyetleri yürütülmüş ve zaman zaman Kilikia Trakheia ve Küçük Armenia'nın da dâhil edilmesiyle sınırlar genişlemiştir. Kappadokia, Roma eyaleti olduktan sonra farklı dönemler içerisinde kimi zaman Galatia Eyaleti ile birleştirilerek bir " birleşik eyalet " olmuş bazen de bu eyaletten ayrılarak yönetilmiştir. Bölge Roma'nın doğu-batı şeklinde ayrılmasından sonra imparatorluğun doğu sınırları içinde varlığını sürdürmüştür. Bu çalışmamızda antik kaynakların verdiği bilgilere dayanılarak Kappadokia bölgesinin siyasi ve coğrafi durumu ile farklı dönemler içerisinde bölge sınırlarındaki değişmeler ele alınmaktadır. Abstract:History of the Cappadocia region goes back to thousands of years ago and it maintained its geopolitical and geostrategic importance in various historical periods due to its geographical position. At the beginning of the first millennium BC the Kashkians, the Mushki and the Tabal were the dwellers of the region, later in the VI. Century BC the region was ruled by the Medes and the Halys became a border between the Medes and the Lydians according to a treaty. The region was ruled by the Persians after the Medes had been eliminated by the Persians and became a satrapy. Strabo pointed out that the region was divided into two satrapies by the Persians. Again Strabo stated that these satrapies were converted into two kingdoms as " Megale Cappadocia " , and " Cappadocia Pontus " by the Macedonians. The region was ruled by Alexander the Great's satraps for a time and then became a domain of the Seleucids. The region was ruled by the kings of Cappadocia from 255 BC to 17 AD and these kings improved the region. The region was extended by the annexation of Cilicia Tracheia and Lesser Armenia. As a Roman Province the region was sometimes united by Galatia and became a " united province " in different periods and sometimes ruled as a single province. After the division of Rome as the East and the West the region stayed under the control of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Isauria region starts from northern slopes of Taurus Mountains where Konya Plateau lays above. Th... more Isauria region starts from northern slopes of Taurus Mountains where Konya Plateau lays above. The boundary of region goes around from Mount Geyik in the south through Seydişehir, Lake Suğla in the west and Hadim-Göksu River in the east. The geography of the region provides an ultimate protection for Isaurians and it gave great difficulties for the powers who wanted to conquest the land. Isauria was free during the Persian period and Alexander the Great did not make difficulties for the local people there until Balakros was killed by Isaurians who was appointed by Alexander the Great. Thus, Perdikkas marched on Isauria to punish the public after the death of Balacros. In the period of Rome, the name of Isauria was frequently mentioned with riots, as well. The General, Servilius Vatia who fought with the pirates in the eastern Mediterranean made a campaign against Isauria. In the years ahead, the general of Mithridates, Eumakhos marched into there region and Galatian Deiotaros responded this action. All the seturm oils show us how the touchy and important theare awas. On the other hand, the other examples such as the death of Amyntas on the way to build a city in this region and Cicero's efforts and demanding in Isauria areal son oticeable. The chaos and the external interference went on in the following periods. It can be stated that there appeared a peace when Turks finaly arrived the region. There are many ancient writers who cited about Isaurian revolts of Isaurians such as: Strabo, Diodorus, Appianus, Plutarkhos, Tacitus, Cicero etc. They explained the revolts and made comments on the reasons and results of them. In this study, we aimed to focus the disordinance in Isauria in the Hellenistic and Roman Periods based on ancient sources.

Due to its geographical location, Nevsehir is located in the junction of important roads and has ... more Due to its geographical location, Nevsehir is located in the junction of important roads and has a feature of a crossroad. The region which was under the rule of Tabal Kingdom had an important role in the struggles between Tabal and Assyria.
Since it was in Tabal territory, political, cultural and socio-economic effects of the kingdom were seen in Nevsehir province and its vicinity.
Tabal which was organized as a confederate structure had a very effective influence among the Late Hittite States formed by 24 kingdoms. The borders and influence areas of these kingdoms probably changed by the time. A great number of the kings of Tabal became organized as city states politically.
Kings of the region who were mentioned in Late Hittite Period inscriptions found in Nevsehir are going to be examined in the paper.

The district has been settled since Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic age when human kind beg... more The district has been settled since Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic age when human kind began productive life. Number of settlements has increased in Nevşehir and around the city along with increasing on number of population in Chalcolithic and Early Bronz Ages. As a result of its geological location and being a cross roads of all the directions (east-west-north-south), it has been studied put forward the importance of ofthe district in Age of Assyrian Trade Colonies and Hittite Periods.
The district, especially that Tabal dominance in the Iron Age has played important role in Tabal-Assur struggles. It has been examined the political and cultural effects of the Tabalian Kingdom especially in the area Nevşehir and surroundings because of that where in the sovereignty of Tabalians. The indicator of the Persian domination is Apadana column in Nevşehir under the sovereignty of Medes and Persians. During Alexander the Great's eastern expedition, Hellenism had become effective on the Cappadocia region just like the Persian Period Satrapy management. So that for the formation of Cappadocia Kingdom which is an important political power was provided necessary background. The Kingdom came to an end with becoming a provenance of Roman Empire. Afterward the executive power on the region was Rome located in the heart of Central Anatolia, this region had a strategic importance between Parthians and Romans.