Conservation Initiatives/Assessments in Rock-Carved Churches Specific to the Göreme Saklı Church
Abstract
Cappadocia contains historical, documentary, aesthetic, artistic, symbolic, social, economic, religious and spiritual values. Many structures and places produced by the rock carving technique have been destroyed and/or are on the way to extinction because of intense destruction in the historical process. Rock-carved churches, unique in their religious, artistic, and cultural values, are among the most affected. In this study, the current status of the Saklı Church, the examination of its historical development, the architectural documentation studies with the monasteries in its immediate vicinity, the structural deterioration, and the reasons for the preservation of the rock-hewn churches in the Göreme Valley, and the current conservation strategies and practices in the rock churches were evaluated. Preservation proposals have been developed so that the cultural heritage can be safely transferred to the future. As a result, the status and deterioration of the Saklı Church have been documented with various architectural representation methods, and conservation proposals have been developed.
Keywords
Supporting Institution
Erciyes Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Birimi
Project Number
FYL-2020-9762
Thanks
Sümeyye Ertürk, a student of Erciyes University, Institute of Science and Architecture, Department of Architecture, conducted this study. It has been compiled from the master’s thesis, ‘‘Göreme Saklı Church Documentation Studies and Preservation Suggestions,’’ prepared under the supervision of Leyla Kaderli. The thesis project number is FYL-2020-9762, and Erciyes University Scientific Research Projects Unit coordinator supported it.
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