This study examines the Damlacık Caravanserai’s architectural features, located near the Kâhta district of Adıyaman province. The primary objective of the research is to reveal the historical and architectural characteristics of the structure by examining the existing remains of the Damlacık Caravanserai and to contribute to this historical monument to the literature. Additionally, the study emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the caravanserai, highlighting its importance. Field studies were conducted as part of the research with meticulous attention to detail; the existing caravanserai remains were examined on-site, and measured drawings were prepared. A literature review was also carried out to gather information about the general architectural features and historical context of Seljuk caravanserais. Based on these findings, an architectural analysis of the Damlacık Caravanserai was conducted, along with a comparative evaluation with other Seljuk caravanserais. This study documents a cultural heritage structure of significant historical importance in its region.
Bu çalışma, Adıyaman ilinin Kâhta ilçesi yakınlarındaki Damlacık Kervansarayı’nın mimari özelliklerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmanın amacı ve kapsamı, Damlacık Kervansarayı’nın mevcut kalıntılarını inceleyerek yapının tarihsel ve mimari özelliklerini ortaya koymak ve tarihi değer taşıyan bu yapının literatüre kazandırılmasını sağlamaktır. Ayrıca, kervansarayın tarihi ve kültürel değerini vurgulayarak önemini ortaya koymak hedeflenmektedir. Yöntem olarak, alan çalışmaları gerçekleştirilmiş, kervansarayın mevcut kalıntıları yerinde incelenmiş ve rölöve çizimleri yapılmıştır. Literatür taraması yapılarak Selçuklu dönemi kervansaraylarının genel mimari özellikleri ve tarihsel bağlamı hakkında bilgi toplanmıştır. Bu veriler ışığında, Damlacık Kervansarayı’nın mimari analizi ve diğer Selçuklu kervansaraylarıyla karşılaştırmalı değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Bu çalışma, bulunduğu bölgede tarihi dönemi ile önem arz eden bir kültürel miras yapısının belgelenmesi niteliğindedir.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Architectural Heritage and Conservation, Cultural Heritage and Conservation |
| Journal Section | Araştırma Makalesi |
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| Publication Date | June 23, 2025 |
| Submission Date | July 2, 2024 |
| Acceptance Date | March 14, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Issue: 31 |
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