The Social and Economic Structure of the Axylon Region in the Light of Grave Steles in the Ancient Period

Mehmet Kurt

Makale detayları

The Social and Economic Structure of the Axylon Region in the Light of Grave Steles in the Ancient Period

Yazarlar:

Mehmet Kurt

Yayıncı:

Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar:

Latince ve Klasik Yunan Dilleri

Dergi:

Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.1621-1637

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327352

pISSN:

1300-9702

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 In antiquity, the northern Lycaonian steppes from west of Tatta Limnē Salt Lake to north of Laodikeia Konya-Ladik were called Axylon. The region, which is evaluated in different sections as East, Southeast and West due to the changes in the land structure from place to place, covers the districts of Kadınhanı, Sarayönü, Cihanbeyli and partially Kulu in todays Konya province.Axylon means treeless country and the eastern part of Axylon is also called Proseilemmene.As is the case presently, the primary means of sustenance in this area during ancient times was agriculture and raising animals.Ancient texts do not provide a comprehensive view of the regions social and economic status. However, the depictions on the grave steles obtained from the settlements in the region called Axylon in Ancient Period clearly reveal that the people of the region were engaged in farming. Indeed, a majority of the embellishments, particularly on the tomb stelae, connect with agrarian practices. Throughout the region, ploughing scenes, plows, yokes, wheat ears, vine leaves, grape bunches, wool baskets, and spindles are frequently seen figures. This study discusses the social and economic life of the region in Antiquity on the basis of written sources and in particular the depictions on the grave steles.

 In antiquity, the northern Lycaonian steppes from west of Tatta Limnē Salt Lake to north of Laodikeia Konya-Ladik were called Axylon. The region, which is evaluated in different sections as East, Southeast and West due to the changes in the land structure from place to place, covers the districts of Kadınhanı, Sarayönü, Cihanbeyli and partially Kulu in todays Konya province.Axylon means treeless country and the eastern part of Axylon is also called Proseilemmene.As is the case presently, the primary means of sustenance in this area during ancient times was agriculture and raising animals.Ancient texts do not provide a comprehensive view of the regions social and economic status. However, the depictions on the grave steles obtained from the settlements in the region called Axylon in Ancient Period clearly reveal that the people of the region were engaged in farming. Indeed, a majority of the embellishments, particularly on the tomb stelae, connect with agrarian practices. Throughout the region, ploughing scenes, plows, yokes, wheat ears, vine leaves, grape bunches, wool baskets, and spindles are frequently seen figures. This study discusses the social and economic life of the region in Antiquity on the basis of written sources and in particular the depictions on the grave steles.

 In antiquity, the northern Lycaonian steppes from west of Tatta Limnē Salt Lake to north of Laodikeia Konya-Ladik were called Axylon. The region, which is evaluated in different sections as East, Southeast and West due to the changes in the land structure from place to place, covers the districts of Kadınhanı, Sarayönü, Cihanbeyli and partially Kulu in todays Konya province.Axylon means treeless country and the eastern part of Axylon is also called Proseilemmene.As is the case presently, the primary means of sustenance in this area during ancient times was agriculture and raising animals.Ancient texts do not provide a comprehensive view of the regions social and economic status. However, the depictions on the grave steles obtained from the settlements in the region called Axylon in Ancient Period clearly reveal that the people of the region were engaged in farming. Indeed, a majority of the embellishments, particularly on the tomb stelae, connect with agrarian practices. Throughout the region, ploughing scenes, plows, yokes, wheat ears, vine leaves, grape bunches, wool baskets, and spindles are frequently seen figures. This study discusses the social and economic life of the region in Antiquity on the basis of written sources and in particular the depictions on the grave steles.

 Antik Dönemde Tatta Limnēnin Tuz Gölü batısından Laodikeianın Konya-Ladik kuzeyine kadarolan Kuzey Lykaonia bozkırlarına Axylon denilmekteydi. Arazi yapısının yer yer değişiklik göstermesinden kaynaklı olarak Doğu, Güneydoğu ve Batı olmak üzere farklı bölümler halinde değerlendirilen bölge, günümüzdeki Konya ili Kadınhanı, Sarayönü, Cihanbeyli ve kısmen Kulu ilçelerini kapsamaktadır. Axylon, ağaçsız ülke anlamına gelmekte olup, Axylonun Doğu kesimi,Proseilemmene olarak da adlandırılmıştır. Bugün olduğu gibi Antik Dönemde de bölgenin temel geçim kaynağını tarım ve hayvancılık oluşturmuştur. Antik edebi kaynaklar bölgenin sosyal ve ekonomik durumuna dair sınırlı bilgi vermektedir. Bununla birlikte Antik Dönemde Axylon olarak adlandırılmış bölgedeki yerleşim yerlerinden elde edilen mezar stelleri üzerinde yer alan tasvirler, bölge insanlarının çiftçilikle uğraştıklarını bütün açıklığıyla gözler önüne sermektedir. Öyle ki özellikle mezar stelleri üzerindeki bezeme unsurlarının büyük ekseriyeti zirai faaliyetlerle ilgili unsurlardır. Çift sürme sahneleri, saban, boyunduruk, buğday başağı, asma yaprağı, üzüm salkımı, yün sepeti, iğ, öreke bütün bölgede çok sık görülen figürlerdir. İşte bu çalışmada yazılı kaynaklar ve özellikle mezar stellerinin üzerlerindeki tasvirler yoluyla bölgenin Antik Dönem sosyal ve ekonomik hayatı ele alınmıştır.

Makale detayları

The Social and Economic Structure of the Axylon Region in the Light of Grave Steles in the Ancient Period

Yazarlar:

Mehmet Kurt

Yayıncı:

Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar:

Latince ve Klasik Yunan Dilleri

Dergi:

Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.1621-1637

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327352

pISSN:

1300-9702

Axylon Region

Lycaonia

Social Life

farming

grave steleAxylon Bölgesi

Lykaonia

Sosyal Hayat

çiftçilik

Mezar steli

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Mehmet Kurt

Yayıncı: Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar: Latince ve Klasik Yunan Dilleri

Dergi: Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.1621-1637

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001327352

pISSN: 1300-9702

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Mehmet Kurt

Yayıncı:

Fırat University

Ana Başlıklar:

Latince ve Klasik Yunan Dilleri

Dergi:

Fırat Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi Vol.34 Issue 3, pp.1621-1637

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327352

pISSN:

1300-9702