Abstract The Kibyra Fault is considered as the most significant evidence about the existence of the NE–SW-striking left-lateral Burdur-Fethiye Fault Zone in the south-western Anatolia in previous studies. However, recent studies show that there is a shear regime, named the Burdur-Fethiye Shear Zone, dominated by normal and left-lateral oblique normal faults in this region. A large number of ancient cities lie on this zone and many of them have been damaged by ancient earthquakes. One of these ancient cities is the ancient city of Kibyra. Most of previous studies suggest the Kibyra Fault depending on the damage in the city. However, the closest fault is located on the western side of the city and the earthquake damage was most likely caused by ground shaking. In this study, the existence of the supposed Kibyra Fault is discussed by integrating field studies, geological maps, trench data, digital elevation model and geomorphological analysis. In conclusion, it is understood that there is no evidence directly indicating a 35-km-long left-lateral fault in this region. The aim of this study is to examine the existence of the Kibyra Fault, take a different approach to the active fault studies and emphasise the importance of active faults for socio-economic conditions.

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对 Kibyra 断层（土耳其西南部 Burdur-Fethiye 剪切带）的批判性审查

摘要 Kibyra断层被认为是安纳托利亚西南部存在NE-SW向左旋Burdur-Fethiye断层带的最重要证据。然而，最近的研究表明，该地区存在一个以正断层和左侧斜正断层为主的剪切区，称为布尔杜尔-费特希耶剪切带。大量的古城坐落在这一带上，其中许多都曾在古代地震中遭到破坏。这些古城之一是基比拉古城。以前的大多数研究都表明 Kibyra 断层取决于城市的破坏情况。然而，最近的断层位于城市的西侧，地震破坏很可能是由地面震动造成的。在这项研究中，综合实地研究、地质图、海沟数据、数字高程模型和地貌分析，讨论了假定的 Kibyra 断层的存在。综上所述，据了解，目前尚无证据直接表明该地区存在35公里长的左侧断层。本研究的目的是检查 Kibyra 断层的存在，对活动断层研究采取不同的方法，并强调活动断层对社会经济条件的重要性。