Natural disasters that occurred in ancient times in Anatolia and the damage they caused to ancient settlements

Anatolia is a geography that has experienced major natural disasters from ancient times to decay due to its geological location. In this context, Anatolia has always attracted the attention of researchers. The earthquakes that occurred in 6 provinces of Turkey, namely Anatolia, on February 6, 2022, and caused great loss of life and property, the re-emergence of the earthquake explosion in Anatolia. We, archaeologists, have been exposed to major earthquakes and climates from ancient times to decay, and situations that can be defined as natural have caused great losses. The Hittites, Assyrians, Hellenes, Romans, and societies before and after these civilizations, who continued their existence in Anatolia in ancient times, suffered great material and spiritual losses as a result of natural disasters experienced in the geography of Anatolia, and the ancient geological and climatological documentation of Anatolia has been documented. This is possible, the earthquakes and climatic conditions that occurred in Anatolia from ancient times to decay and are included in historical records due to its service location will be included, and it will be discussed how these earthquakes and climatic events will end archaeological settlements in ancient times and today.