bab Journal of FSMVU Faculty of Architecture and Design

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Cities formed as a result of the development of
settlement cores formed by the instinct of living together are considered as
the most important invention of human history. The physical design of the open
or closed spaces formed in the city, which is the center of a very rich network
of relations, was realized by the profession defined by the name of
architecture. Being the cradle of civilization, the city is an important place
reflecting the sum of cultural, social and artistic accumulations in which the
history of civilization is read. The Turks, which enriched the understanding of
Islamic cities, revived the geography of Anatolia and made the people prosper. In
order to ensure security in Anatolia, the castles lost their importance and the
city's textures began to develop outside the walls. Thanks to the establishment
of trust, trade has developed and the people have lived in peace and
tranquility. With the conquest of
Istanbul, the Ottomans who took over the heritage of the Seljuks changed the
course of not only Turkish history but also world history. They decorated the
cities like İznik, Bursa, Edirne and İstanbul with the original structures of
Ottoman architecture.It is of great importance to preserve and maintain
the historical monuments and architectural monuments in the city. In this
respect, in order for the ancient city tissues to survive in a healthy way, the
society must have a conservation awareness. This awareness can only be developed
through a cultural policy to be implemented in this field.