Mardin historical Kazancılar Bazaar architectural features

Abstract

Mardin Kazancılar Bazaar is a formation surrounded by historical structures such as mosques, madrasahs, tombs and commercial inns, which have always had a very important place in the history of the city. It is a bazaar in which an operating cycle runs where boilers are made and sold. For this reason, in the past, the bazaar has been a shopping place where people deliberately preferred to go, at the same time they belong and adhere to. Also, as a part of daily city life in the past, the bazaar was a welcome point in Mardin. However, it is seen that most of the bazaar shops are closed today and only four shops are open, but they also do different jobs. Unfortunately, these problems cause the city's relationship with its historical heritage to be cut off. It is necessary to increase the urban life quality of the area by realizing the physical, social, economic, cultural and architectural values of Kazancılar Bazaar. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the history and architectural features of Mardin Historical Kazancılar Bazaar and to understand its place in the urban context. A deep understanding of the functions of the bazaar will contribute significantly to the reconstruction of cultural, social and economic value systems.