Özet:

Although the function of the protection of material assets of social importance is often performed by the government's hand, the sensitivity or awareness of the local people living in the region makes a significant difference in the level of protection of cultural heritage. Examples in which the people have the consciousness of protection and participate in activities aimed at protecting great successes are achieved. In achieving this success or developing a protective attitude, tourism activities play a leading role. This study aims to identify the level of knowledge about cultural heritage of the local people living around the Sarıkaya Roma Hamam (King's Daughter) located in the Yozgat or Sarıkaya district, which was included in the 2018 UNESCO World Heritage Interim List, their thoughts about the protection of the area, their attitude to participate in conservation activities and their behavior to support the development of tourism. However, according to the demographic characteristics of the Sarıkaya people, the aim was to determine the differences in attitude of participation in the conservation of cultural heritage. In the framework of the study, 273 people who lived in the district for more than a year, a survey form consisting of closed ends and optional 23 questions was applied. The analysis of the data obtained found that the level of knowledge of the public about the cultural heritage and the behavior of supporting the development of tourism was quite high but the attitude of participation in the protection was very low. There are also significant differences in the attitude of local people to participate in the protection in terms of age, education, active work and the number of households, but no significant differences in terms of gender, education, occupation and income have been identified.

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