A Study on the Construction Techniques of Rum Churches in Bursa during the Ottoman Period (19th–20th Centuries)

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2025-1

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Seven, Ümmühan Nurşah

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Effective heritage conservation can only done by a proper understanding of construction techniques, which offers key insights into historical methods and materials. Standard restoration methods often ignore the diverse techniques originally used, which can lead to failures in preservation. In this context, the construction techniques of 19th- and 20th-century Rum Orthodox churches built during the late Ottoman period are examined within the scope of this thesis. These structures face risks from improper restoration, constant exposure to environmental conditions, and earthquakes. The purpose of the thesis is firstly to increase the knowledge about the selected eight structures and the construction techniques produced by their period and region. The knowledge gained through the thesis is necessary in case the buildings are lost in the future. For the protection of the eight case studies and similar structures, this thesis will act as a valuable resource of architectural, historical, and, most importantly, technical and material knowledge, supporting a scientifically grounded and well-reasoned approach to conservation.

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19th century Rum Churches, Construction techniques, Conservation, Bursa

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/113547

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis