Antik Çağ’da Pontos ve Kolkhis Halklarının Savunma Stratejileri: Coğrafya, Diplomasi ve Askerî Taktikler
The Defence Strategies of the Peoples of Pontus and Colchis in Antiquity: Geography, Diplomacy, and Military Tactics

Summary/Abstract: This study attempts to investigate the defensive methods and tactics used by the peoples who inhabited the Pontus and Colchis regions in the southeastern Black Sea during antiquity. The strategic importance of the area rich in natural resources and at the intersection of land and sea routes led the locals to constantly create defenses against outside threats. The two primary categories of defense mechanisms created by the local communities in this study are "non-conflict" and "conflict-based" defense techniques. For this purpose, ancient sources on the geography of Pontus and Colchis and the peoples inhabiting these regions have been meticulously analyzed. Furthermore, the defense strategies adopted by the local populations in response to military and political developments in the region have been identified. Subsequently, the factors contributing to the effective implementation of these strategies have been carefully examined. In this regard, the study investigates how the inhabitants of the Pontus and Colchis regions strategically utilized the region’s geographical features, leveraged them to their advantage, and employed military and diplomatic strategies to demonstrate resilience against external threats.

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