Research Article

THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT

Number: 36 June 30, 2025
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THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT

Abstract

In the process of urban reconstruction, new construction, urban transformation projects, or retrofitting works, unexpected archaeological remains are encountered. This phenomenon is particularly common in centers with multilayered cultural histories. Generally, archaeological remains uncovered during the excavation of the foundation during new construction represent a small part of the building and continue on the parcel of another building. On the other hand, archaeological excavations are usually carried out during new construction activities. This situation may limit the interpretation of the information obtained. The information obtained in a fragmented manner is kept in the archives of the regional conservation boards. The process of determining the legal protection status of these remains, documenting, protecting, and even integrating them with the new building becomes complicated within the framework of the legislation. This article*** examines the protection of archaeological remains uncovered during new construction activities in the center of Izmit, a multi-layered historical city, and the efforts to integrate and interpret the information. The necessity of understanding multi-layered cities, exploring their nuances, and developing strategies to balance historic preservation with modern urban needs, chronological mapping of the city’s history, regular documentation and preservation of the data uncovered for understanding urban archaeology, and archiving the data obtained for holistic interpretation by expert organizations and teams are revealed.

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Supporting Institution

Karabük Üniversitesi

Project Number

KBÜBAP-24-DS-055

Thanks

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, Kocaeli Kültür Varlıklarını Koruma Bölge Kurulu Müdürlüğü, Kocaeli Müze Müdürlüğü'ne teşekkürlerimi sunarım.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Archaeology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

December 19, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 36

APA
Sevgi, S., & Kamiloğlu, O. (2025). THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT. TÜBA-AR Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi, 36, 135-157. https://doi.org/10.22520/tubaar.1603972
AMA
1.Sevgi S, Kamiloğlu O. THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT. TÜBA-AR. 2025;(36):135-157. doi:10.22520/tubaar.1603972
Chicago
Sevgi, Serap, and Onur Kamiloğlu. 2025. “THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT”. TÜBA-AR Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi, nos. 36: 135-57. https://doi.org/10.22520/tubaar.1603972.
EndNote
Sevgi S, Kamiloğlu O (June 1, 2025) THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT. TÜBA-AR Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi 36 135–157.
IEEE
[1]S. Sevgi and O. Kamiloğlu, “THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT”, TÜBA-AR, no. 36, pp. 135–157, June 2025, doi: 10.22520/tubaar.1603972.
ISNAD
Sevgi, Serap - Kamiloğlu, Onur. “THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT”. TÜBA-AR Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi. 36 (June 1, 2025): 135-157. https://doi.org/10.22520/tubaar.1603972.
JAMA
1.Sevgi S, Kamiloğlu O. THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT. TÜBA-AR. 2025;:135–157.
MLA
Sevgi, Serap, and Onur Kamiloğlu. “THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT”. TÜBA-AR Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Arkeoloji Dergisi, no. 36, June 2025, pp. 135-57, doi:10.22520/tubaar.1603972.
Vancouver
1.Serap Sevgi, Onur Kamiloğlu. THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL REMAINS DURING URBAN RENEWAL: THE CASE OF İZMİT. TÜBA-AR. 2025 Jun. 1;(36):135-57. doi:10.22520/tubaar.1603972

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