Mardin historical Kasaplar (Butchers) Bazaar restoration evaluation

Abstract

The bazaar is a characteristic element of cities in different historical periods, which makes the social and economic life of a city a sign of progress or backwardness. Since the first days of civilization and urbanization in Mardin, bazaars have existed in cities and have become a factor in cultural exchange between civilizations. However, as in many countries in the world, in the city of Mardin, various architectural, material and structure losses have occurred in traditional bazaars over time, and restoration interventions have been needed in the bazaars. In this context, recent restoration interventions in Mardin Kasaplar Bazaar, one of the historical bazaars in the center of Mardin, and the current state of preservation have been the subject of research. As a result of the study, it was concluded that due to the effect of modernism on traditional architecture, the modern form and standard content of the Bazaar should not be changed in terms of physical, symbolic and atmosphere.