A CRITICAL REVIEW ON CONSERVATION OF RURAL ARCHITECTURE AND LIFE IN TURKEY: VISIONS, TOOLS, AND ORGANIZATIONS

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2024-03-01

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KURTULUŞ, VACİDE BETÜL
Şahin Güçhan, Neriman

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Once a vibrant fabric of life, rural Turkey is facing a significant problem with popula-tion loss today. With changes in policies and the declining attractiveness of rural areas, rural architecture and lifestyles are in danger of disappearing. This study explores the complexities of this crisis, going beyond the mere preservation of buildings. It analyzes agricultural, legal, and administrative policies that trigger migration from rural areas and examines international frameworks. Beyond preserv-ing buildings, the study delves into the initiatives, responses, and values that are critical to the revitalization of rural life. The study assesses movements that have been initiated to empower local communities and sustain rural lifestyles, recogniz-ing that the sustainability of rural life is dependent on a thriving community. In con-clusion, safeguarding Turkey's rural heritage requires a transformative approach. By prioritizing local participation, fostering interconnected solutions, and addressing the existing limitations, a future of thriving rural communities and their cultural heritage becomes possible.

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rural transformation, conservation of rural areas, rural policies, rural de- velopment practices, rural areas in Turkey

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https://doi.org/10.46250/kulturder.1412856
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/111711

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Department of Architecture, Article