Filiz KARAKUŞ, Zühal ÖZCAN, Z. Gediz URAK

The Historical Water Systems of Istanbul and Their Preservation Problems: The Case of The Kırkçeşme Water System

This study covers water ways in the city İstanbul, having the characteristics of a museum. Thearticle gives information on the historical water systems and emphasizes the changes in anddeterioration of the Kırkçeşme Water System from the time it was constructed. These valueswhichhave not been preserved as a result of inadequate planning, wrong policies, rapiddevelopment, and changes and distortions caused by lack of awarenesshave been identifiedthrough a literature review and an on-site review. The problem identified in the article is aneglect to preserve the waterways as cultural assets. The aim of this study is to propose amethod to detect and protect water structures in the sampling area. Physical analysises were notpossible due to the large number of structures and the inability to reach laboratory facilities.This article suggests that there be an implementation of a management model necessary forprotection.

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