Araştırma Makalesi

The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method

Cilt: 31 29 Nisan 2026
PDF İndir
TR EN

The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method

Öz

The tourism sector holds a critical role in the safeguarding of cultural heritage. In this context, cultural travel routes not only facilitate the conservation of historical structures but also provide visitors with a more informed and immersive experience. This study investigates historical faith-based structures in the Suriçi district of Diyarbakır, aiming to design travel routes that encompass the maximum number of these sites while optimizing the cultural tourism experience. Accordingly, Suriçi was segmented into three parts along its main axis, and three distinct routes were proposed for each segment. In addition, a primary route was identified to provide a more comprehensive engagement with faith-related landmarks. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed routes, the Isovist method was employed, emphasizing the visibility of the structures and the perceptual experiences afforded to visitors. The findings indicate that the suggested routes enhance both the visibility of cultural assets and the legibility of the urban fabric, thereby supporting heritage conservation. In a city such as Diyarbakır, historically characterized by diverse religious traditions, routes structured around themes of belief and worship offer a deeper understanding of the region’s architectural heritage, promoting both its appreciation and its preservation. A central objective of this study is to augment the effectiveness of conservation and tourism planning through the application of objective analytical tools such as the Isovist method. Implemented for the first time in the context of Diyarbakır/Suriçi, this approach provides an innovative and sustainable strategy for the protection and promotion of cultural heritage.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Cultural heritage, Diyarbakır/Suriçi, Faith-based structures, Isovist, Travel routes

Etik Beyan

The authors of this article declare that they adhere to research and publication ethics in their work. The authors declare that Ethics Committee Approval is not required for this study.

Kaynakça

  1. Atak, O. (2009). Traditional Kayseri houses in context of space syntax and visibility graph analysis. (Master's thesis), Istanbul Technical University, Institute of Natural and Applied Science, İstanbul, Türkiye.
  2. Batty, M. (2001). Exploring Isovist fields: Space and shape in architectural and urban morphology. Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 28, 123-150. https://doi.org/10.1068/b2725
  3. Benedikt, M. L. (1979). To take hold of space: Isovists and isovist fields. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science, 6(1), 47–65. https://doi.org/10.1068/b060047
  4. Can, I. (2014). On teaching space syntax method and theory. VIII. National Symposium on Design in Architecture, Izmir, Türkiye.
  5. Çakmak Yılmaz, B. (2011). The space syntax analysis of dwellings in city walls originated by migration from rural to urban, case of Konya. (PhD), Selçuk University, Institute of Natural and Applied Science, Konya, Türkiye.
  6. Çatalbaş, F. (2012). The urban transformation project of the Suriçi region and its contribution to Diyarbakır tourism. Journal of Faculty of Theology of Bozok University, 1(1), 47–65.
  7. ÇEKÜL Foundation. (2015). Cultural routes planning guide. ÇEKÜL Foundation-Historical Cities Union Publications.
  8. Çil, E. (2006). Theoretical and methodological discussion of the space syntax analyses as a tool for reading the city. Megaron, 1(4), 218–233.
  9. Çelik, S., & Kadırhan, G. (2024). Journey into the unknown: Şırnak culture, faith and trekking routes. GSI Journals Serie A: Advancements in Tourism Recreation and Sports Sciences, 7(1), 123– https://doi.org/138. 10.53353/atrss.1339499
  10. Czerkauer-Yamu, C. (2010). Space syntax understanding, Hillier’s concept of a spatial configuration and space syntax analysis. Université de Franche-Comté, University College London.

Kaynak Göster

APA
Şahin, M., & Olğun, T. N. (2026). The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 31, 55-70. https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1713360
AMA
1.Şahin M, Olğun TN. The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method. YYUFBED. 2026;31:55-70. doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1713360
Chicago
Şahin, Murat, ve Tuba Nur Olğun. 2026. “The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 (Nisan): 55-70. https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1713360.
EndNote
Şahin M, Olğun TN (01 Nisan 2026) The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 55–70.
IEEE
[1]M. Şahin ve T. N. Olğun, “The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method”, YYUFBED, c. 31, ss. 55–70, Nis. 2026, doi: 10.53433/yyufbed.1713360.
ISNAD
Şahin, Murat - Olğun, Tuba Nur. “The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 31 (01 Nisan 2026): 55-70. https://doi.org/10.53433/yyufbed.1713360.
JAMA
1.Şahin M, Olğun TN. The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method. YYUFBED. 2026;31:55–70.
MLA
Şahin, Murat, ve Tuba Nur Olğun. “The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, c. 31, Nisan 2026, ss. 55-70, doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1713360.
Vancouver
1.Murat Şahin, Tuba Nur Olğun. The Role of Tourism in Cultural Heritage Conservation: Historical Faith-Based Travel Routes in Diyarbakır/Suriçi Analyzed Through the Isovist Method. YYUFBED. 01 Nisan 2026;31:55-70. doi:10.53433/yyufbed.1713360