A Unique Example of Traditional Residential Architecture in Diyarbakir: Üzeyir Bey Konağı

Abstract

Containing different cultures within it, Anatolia, has a variety of architectural features. The most important factor determining the layout of the regions - determined as the settlements by people - is the climate of the region. It is an inevitable fact that observing the development of different architectural structures due to climatic diversity and geographic structure. The intersection of Anatolia and Mesopotamia and one of the historical cities of Anatolia, Diyarbakir houses, has a unique culture and architecture. With the design of these houses, it is aimed to satisfy the needs of the people in the region effectively. Thus, it can be concluded that the needs and environmental conditions are effective in shaping the architecture. In this study, it is aimed to provide information about the architectural structure of Diyarbakır traditional houses in the historical fortress walls, based on Üzeyir Bey Mansion; plans, construction stages, construction features, materials used in the construction, the elements used in the construction techniques.