Mardin historical Marangozlar (Neccarlar) Bazaar architectural features

Abstract

Although Mardin bazaars have lost their importance in the past due to the new commercial centers that emerged in the regions where new residential areas were formed over time, traditional retail trade activities are still carried out in the area. Today, the presence of the new settlement oriented towards the industrial facilities in the near vicinity and the traditional city as a whole, far from contemporary conditions, ensure that it is preserved in many aspects. Traditional Marangozlar (Carpenters) Bazaar is one of them. 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. As a result of the study, it has been determined that if a study cannot be carried out to revive the carpentry profession in the field, it is possible to lose the collective memory of the field in the near future.