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Articles

• Akdeniz, E.

During the surface researches which we initiated to identify the Prehistoric and Protohistoric cultures in the geography of the city of Manisa located at a highly strategic point in the Western Anatolia, examinations were carried out also in the volcanic area known as “Katakekaumene” in the Ancient Age. In our studies on this land, we examined the human‐animal fossil foot prints which had been found accidentally during the construction of Demirköprü Dam. In a location very close to these prints, the first rock painting of the region was detected. The point that should be elaborated is the link between these rock paintings and the owners of the discovered foot prints.

• History and Archaeology

• Αρχαιολογία

Western Anatolia, Manisa, Kula, Katakekaumene, rock paint, foot prints

Corresponding author: akdeniz 113@hotmail.com, This study has been realized within the scope of the Research Project No. 107K030 supported by TÜBİTAK SOBAG (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Group) and with the permission received from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Turkish Republic, General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums. I would like to express my thanks to the authorities of these institutions, Prof. Dr. İlhan Kayan and the local people for their assistance and support.