Osmanlı Şehir Mekânlarına Bir Örnek: Bozahaneler

Öz

Boza, the traditional drink of the Turks, is produced by grinding grains such as millet, rice, barley, rye, semolina and wheat, and then cooking them with water. Turks have been consuming this drink since ancient times. Boza, which began to be known in the Ottoman Empire from the 15th century and it has enabled boza house to emerge as a public place. in Ottoman cities, Boza house became an important part of artisan groups as they enabled people to come together without ethnic or class distinction. In addition, the liked of the Boza by the Ottoman society is among the factors that led to the opening of this establishment. This study will be dealt with due to the fact that our connection with the Ottoman Boza house has not been carried out. The investigation will be based on the Ottoman archives and court records, especially the findings about the closure of bozahanes. In addition, academic studies related to boza producing and historical development will also be utilized. By speak of about the place and importance of Boza house in Ottoman city life, it will also be found in consideration of how it has preserved its existence as a cultural heritage to date.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• boza
• bozahane
• Osmanlı kentleri
• kültürel miras

Osmanlı'da Şehir Mekânlarına Bir Örnek: Bozahaneler

Öz

Boza, the traditional drink of the Turks, is produced by grinding grains such as millet, rice, barley, rye, semolina and wheat, and then cooking them with water. Turks have been consuming this drink since ancient times. Boza, which began to be known in the Ottoman Empire from the 15th century and it has enabled boza house to emerge as a public place. in Ottoman cities, Boza house became an important part of artisan groups as they enabled people to come together without ethnic or class distinction. In addition, the liked of the Boza by the Ottoman society is among the factors that led to the opening of this establishment. This study will be dealt with due to the fact that our connection with the Ottoman Boza house has not been carried out. The investigation will be based on the Ottoman archives and court records, especially the findings about the closure of bozahanes. In addition, academic studies related to boza producing and historical development will also be utilized. By speak of about the place and importance of Boza house in Ottoman city life, it will also be found in consideration of how it has preserved its existence as a cultural heritage to date.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• boza
• bozahane
• Osmanlı toplumu
• Osmanlı kentleri
• Kültürel miras

Kaynakça

1. COA, A.{DVNSMHM d.: 72/870. COA, C.BLD.: 70/3491.