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Defining the History of Bitlis' Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers
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This study explores the historical and spatial evolution of Bitlis, a province in Eastern Anatolia, through the narratives, maps, and visual records of travelers who visited it over the centuries. It examines how these textual and visual accounts act as cultural representations that reflect—and in turn shape—the province’s urban memory and morphology. By analyzing the relational dynamics between geography, architecture, and social life, the paper traces how Bitlis’ urban macroform evolved across different historical periods. The research adopts a qualitative approach, combining historical cartography, travelers’ interpretations, and urban mapping techniques. The findings reveal that topography, waterways, and political transformations were decisive in shaping the province’s spatial growth, while travelers’ depictions provide an alternative archive of cultural perception and spatial identity. Ultimately, the study positions Bitlis as a layered urban landscape where geography and cultural narrative intersect, offering insights into the continuity and transformation of historical cities in Anatolia.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Kent Morfolojisi, Kent Tarihi, Yapılı Çevrenin Tarihi ve Teorisi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
15 Haziran 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
12 Nisan 2026
Kabul Tarihi
11 Haziran 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2
APA
Çelik Başok, G. (2026). Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers. PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research, 10(2), 217-228. https://doi.org/10.54864/planarch.1928897
AMA
1.Çelik Başok G. Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers. PLANARCH. 2026;10(2):217-228. doi:10.54864/planarch.1928897
Chicago
Çelik Başok, Gülşah. 2026. “Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers”. PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research 10 (2): 217-28. https://doi.org/10.54864/planarch.1928897.
EndNote
Çelik Başok G (01 Haziran 2026) Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers. PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research 10 2 217–228.
IEEE
[1]G. Çelik Başok, “Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers”, PLANARCH, c. 10, sy 2, ss. 217–228, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.54864/planarch.1928897.
ISNAD
Çelik Başok, Gülşah. “Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers”. PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research 10/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 217-228. https://doi.org/10.54864/planarch.1928897.
JAMA
1.Çelik Başok G. Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers. PLANARCH. 2026;10:217–228.
MLA
Çelik Başok, Gülşah. “Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers”. PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research, c. 10, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 217-28, doi:10.54864/planarch.1928897.
Vancouver
1.Gülşah Çelik Başok. Defining the History of Bitlis’ Urban Development Through the Memories of Travelers. PLANARCH. 01 Haziran 2026;10(2):217-28. doi:10.54864/planarch.1928897