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An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone
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Water, an indispensable element for a healthy and sustainable life, has been managed through various techniques and structures depending on geographical, climatic, and social conditions. These structures ensure the controlled transportation, storage, and use of water while also reflecting the architectural and cultural values of the period. The spiral form is a universal symbol that appears in various cultures through symbols such as yin-yang, takarangi (an interlocking spiral), the endless knot, and the double spiral. The çöpür stone, which is the subject of this study, is a unique element of traditional water architecture that uses its spiral form to direct and change the direction of water. It is also used for aesthetic purposes. Also known as “Yılankavi Suyolu”, these stones transcend their functional role as waterways, carrying a symbolic meaning that represents cosmic order and the cyclical nature of life. We encounter the çöpür stone in cities such as Sivas, Konya, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakır, Kayseri, and Istanbul in Turkey. It also appears in different parts of the world, including India, France, Spain, and Mexico, drawing attention with its universal dimension.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Mimarlık Tarihi, Mimarlıkta Estetik
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
28 Eylül 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
1 Ağustos 2025
Kabul Tarihi
17 Ağustos 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3
APA
Tümer, Y., & Uslu, E. (2025). An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone. Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research, 15(3), 508-527. https://izlik.org/JA93HG27BZ
AMA
1.Tümer Y, Uslu E. An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone. JoHUT. 2025;15(3):508-527. https://izlik.org/JA93HG27BZ
Chicago
Tümer, Yasemin, ve Esra Uslu. 2025. “An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone”. Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research 15 (3): 508-27. https://izlik.org/JA93HG27BZ.
EndNote
Tümer Y, Uslu E (01 Eylül 2025) An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone. Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research 15 3 508–527.
IEEE
[1]Y. Tümer ve E. Uslu, “An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone”, JoHUT, c. 15, sy 3, ss. 508–527, Eyl. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA93HG27BZ
ISNAD
Tümer, Yasemin - Uslu, Esra. “An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone”. Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research 15/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 508-527. https://izlik.org/JA93HG27BZ.
JAMA
1.Tümer Y, Uslu E. An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone. JoHUT. 2025;15:508–527.
MLA
Tümer, Yasemin, ve Esra Uslu. “An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone”. Journal of Humanities and Tourism Research, c. 15, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 508-27, https://izlik.org/JA93HG27BZ.
Vancouver
1.Yasemin Tümer, Esra Uslu. An Elegant Detail of Water Culture in Traditional Architecture: Çöpür Stone. JoHUT [Internet]. 01 Eylül 2025;15(3):508-27. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA93HG27BZ