About the Project
Date: April 2026
The third scientific meeting of the “Cappadocia and Urban Studies” platform aims to examine the spatial, cultural, and ecological dynamics of Cappadocia with a focus on viticulture culture.
Research Questions:
- What are the historical and contemporary impacts of the viticulture tradition on the Cappadocian landscape?
- How have the spatial organization of vineyards and vineyard houses been shaped?
- What is the relationship between viticulture culture and local identity and social structure?
- How does the climate crisis affect viticulture practices and landscapes?
- How can sustainable viticulture and rural development strategies be developed?
Disciplinary Scope:
- Landscape architecture and planning
- Rural architecture and conservation
- Cultural geography
- Folklore and gastronomy
- Climate science and ecology
- Tourism and local economy
- History and ethnobotany
- Art history and archaeology
Collaborations:
This study will be conducted in collaboration with the Cappadocia University Gastronomy Research Center, the Department of City and Regional Planning, and relevant stakeholders (local vineyard growers, wine producers, and local governments).
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