Following the good advice received from the representative Erdal Yigit we propose to draw up, in 2008, detailed plans for protection and visitor safety at the Palatial Complex and Cappadocia Gate. We will then seek approval from the Directorate before applying for funds, specifically for these purposes, in 2009 for work at the Palatial Complex and in 2010 at the Cappadocia Gate. In this respect we would like to refer to the proposals for conservation and restoration of the Cappadocia Gate previously submitted and to note that complete clearance of the Gate is not possible because the wall faces have been severely damaged by the fire which preceded abandonment of the city in the mid first millennium B.C.
We are concerned that any measures that are taken should not introduce inappropriate materials (concrete, barbed wire etc.) to the site, should not in any way detract for the visual impact made by the standing walling which are the main visitor attraction (Fig. 51), and should in no way antagonise local shepherds with whom we have striven to build strong relationships.


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	Figure 51

ENHANCEMENT, SAFETY AND CONSERVATION 2008-2010

Following the good advice received from the representative Erdal Yigit we propose to draw up, in 2008, detailed plans for protection and visitor safety at the Palatial Complex and Cappadocia Gate. We will then seek approval from the Directorate before applying for funds, specifically for these purposes, in 2009 for work at the Palatial Complex and in 2010 at the Cappadocia Gate. In this respect we would like to refer to the proposals for conservation and restoration of the Cappadocia Gate previously submitted and to note that complete clearance of the Gate is not possible because the wall faces have been severely damaged by the fire which preceded abandonment of the city in the mid first millennium B.C. We are concerned that any measures that are taken should not introduce inappropriate materials (concrete, barbed wire etc.) to the site, should not in any way detract for the visual impact made by the standing walling which are the main visitor attraction (Fig. 51), and should in no way antagonise local shepherds with whom we have striven to build strong relationships.