- Doctor of Architecture, Professoredit
Having had hosted economic, social, religious, and artistic activities of different ethnic communities, in other words, civilizations, this geography possesses unrivalled cultural wealth. The creative processes that have existed over... more
Having had hosted economic, social, religious, and artistic activities of different ethnic communities, in other words, civilizations, this geography possesses unrivalled cultural wealth. The creative processes that have existed over centuries provide us with the means to better understand the
cultural accumulation of our modern day society, shed light upon ethnological, geographic and economic structures. They also constitute reference points for the future. These patterns also play a key role in analyzing concepts related to the identity formation such as traditionality, change, diversity and westernization.
The monuments and artifacts created by the different peoples living in present day Turkey have greatly contributed to the creation of common esthetic values. They all generated added value to our cultural heritage. In this context, the architectural products of different ethnic groups throughout history on Anatolian and Thracian soil prove to be quite significant. It is important that these items of architectural heritage currently facing oblivion, unprotected and endangered by nature and by
human intervention be documented and protected, and that the future survival of these cultural products be ensured for shedding light upon historical development and architectural history. Thus, with the aim of protecting these artifacts and ensuring that they reach future generations, it is first and foremost necessary to raise the awareness of the people, draw the attention of local and national authorities to the matter, and create public awareness regarding the protection of cultural heritage.
This book presents the results of architectural heritage assessment visits carried out by Anadolu Kultur and the Association for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in a number of cities during 2015-2016. In light of the expertise and professional experience of the participants, the architectural
styles, plans, current state and location of these structures were assessed and comparative risk analyses were made during the field visits.
The main goals of this work are to emphasize the necessity of emergency interventions to historical structures at risk, facilitate decision-making processes for the authorities, and relay accurate information to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Just as different stakeholders may benefit from
these assessment reports, we hope the information and findings within them will provide guidance for current and future restoration projects along with preservation strategies.
We believe that current and future projects of documentation and assessment are significant contributions to the protection of cultural heritage. The cultural heritage of Anatolia, which reflects a synthesis -and at times a paradoxical combination- of different styles of expression belong
to humanity at large. As people currently living on this land, we believe that it is our common responsibility to safeguard for the future generations the monuments and artifacts left by those communities who are no longer living here.
cultural accumulation of our modern day society, shed light upon ethnological, geographic and economic structures. They also constitute reference points for the future. These patterns also play a key role in analyzing concepts related to the identity formation such as traditionality, change, diversity and westernization.
The monuments and artifacts created by the different peoples living in present day Turkey have greatly contributed to the creation of common esthetic values. They all generated added value to our cultural heritage. In this context, the architectural products of different ethnic groups throughout history on Anatolian and Thracian soil prove to be quite significant. It is important that these items of architectural heritage currently facing oblivion, unprotected and endangered by nature and by
human intervention be documented and protected, and that the future survival of these cultural products be ensured for shedding light upon historical development and architectural history. Thus, with the aim of protecting these artifacts and ensuring that they reach future generations, it is first and foremost necessary to raise the awareness of the people, draw the attention of local and national authorities to the matter, and create public awareness regarding the protection of cultural heritage.
This book presents the results of architectural heritage assessment visits carried out by Anadolu Kultur and the Association for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in a number of cities during 2015-2016. In light of the expertise and professional experience of the participants, the architectural
styles, plans, current state and location of these structures were assessed and comparative risk analyses were made during the field visits.
The main goals of this work are to emphasize the necessity of emergency interventions to historical structures at risk, facilitate decision-making processes for the authorities, and relay accurate information to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Just as different stakeholders may benefit from
these assessment reports, we hope the information and findings within them will provide guidance for current and future restoration projects along with preservation strategies.
We believe that current and future projects of documentation and assessment are significant contributions to the protection of cultural heritage. The cultural heritage of Anatolia, which reflects a synthesis -and at times a paradoxical combination- of different styles of expression belong
to humanity at large. As people currently living on this land, we believe that it is our common responsibility to safeguard for the future generations the monuments and artifacts left by those communities who are no longer living here.
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The work refers to the modern method of stabilizing unstable, water-saturated creeping slopes, with the combination of bulk piles and gabions. The application of the method makes it possible to ensure the stability of the slope by means... more
The work refers to the modern method of stabilizing unstable, water-saturated creeping slopes, with the combination of bulk piles and gabions. The application of the method makes it possible to ensure the stability of the slope by means of bulk piles, passing through weak soils, building semi-massive gabion walls on the piles with a stepped front edge. Bulk piles and gabions are used in modern construction for strengthening the slopes of river banks, in the preparation of protective structures to stand the rockfall, avalanche floods, in the construction of bridges, hydraulic and other facilities. The novelty of the proposed method is the stabilization and watering of the slopes organized without the construction of reinforced concrete retaining walls and land-based systems. It provides strength in depth and minimizing hydrostatic pressure.