Necropoli e ruderi funerari in Asia Minore. Dalle esplorazioni ottocentesche alla configurazione attuale del paesaggio archeologico

The Roman necropolises of Cilicia Trachea represent an interesting case study for the investigation of archaeological heritage and its transformation. Since the nineteenth-century surveys, in fact, there is evidence of how these building complexes have undergone profound changes, adapting to the needs of local populations. This article aims to analyze the contemporary status of these structures in order to assess how this transformation continues today. To support this hypothesis, the essay will focus mainly on the necropolises of Cilicia Trachea and Lycia, with particular attention to the northeastern necropolis of Elaiussa Sebaste. This analysis will highlight different constructional and architectural types of funerary buildings, in order to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the cultural and archaeological landscape of the area.