Communities have determined their particular ways of life by shaping their past experiences. These experiences which have developed on people and environment have formed the cultural values through the transmission to future generations. In the rural setting, human interactions are more introverted. As a result, the originality of intangible and tangible values in rural settlements could be conserved more when compared to urban settlements. Unfortunately, some rural settlements have been abandoned for human, natural or other-related reasons. These settlements which are trapped in the period they were abandoned are the most crucial evidence of their time. Many abandoned rural settlements like this in Turkiye are in danger of annihilation. In the literature, a limited number of studies have focused on abandoned villages. Balıklıova, one of the rare examples of abandoned rural settlements, has been conserved with its unique architectural values. Stone houses, public buildings and village square/agora still have the power to make the visitors feel the atmosphere of rural life. Today, the local people of Balıklıova still live nearby and their ongoing interactions with the abandoned village make this place even more unique because the bond between the area and the people is completely broken in many abandoned rural settlements. The human element is one of the essential factors in the revival of the original values of abandoned settlements. In this study, the tangible and intangible values of Balıklıova Village, which was abandoned after the earthquake in 1969, were documented and evaluated. In this context, conservation proposals have been developed to reuse Balıklıova Village and conserve its values in terms of cultural heritage. In addition, the new Balıklıova settlement in the coastal area, which was a part of the abandonment process and where locals live, has been examined within the scope of the thesis. This study is intended to be an exemplary guide for abandoned rural settlements. It has been suggested that it would be valuable to support the conservation and survival endeavor regarding Balıklıova with further studies.