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ISLAMIC URBAN HERITAGEResearch, Preservation and Management School

Summer ProgramIstanbul, June 20- July 17, 2012

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HERITAGE SCHOOL 2012

THE SUMMER PROGRAM PERIOD AND DATES The Summer Program is arranged as a one month program with lectures, panels, case studies, and field trips. The first course will be held on Wednesday 20 June 2012 and the program will terminate on 17 July 2012. Working days will be Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 18:00 including noon breaks. The participants will visit the heritage sites in Turkey between the dates July 1st-12th 2012. Additionally, there will be site visits in Istanbul.

Venue: IRCICA & YTU, Yildiz Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul • Working language: English. The graduate should be able to read, write, speak and understand English at an academic level.

PROGRAM FEE The tuition fee for the full program is $4500 per participant. This includes course materials, field trips transportation, lunches, administrative service and other transportation. The tuition fee to participate only to the “visits to the heritage sites Turkey” is $2500 per participant.

The School administration can provide further assistance for lodging and obtaining visa. A visa support letter will be given confirming the students’ participation in the program.

APPLICATION The deadline for application and the payment of the course fee is 15 May 2012. Applying for this Program implies acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Summer School.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND CONTENTS

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The program is comprised of two main sections including the historic conservation practice and the case study field trips: 1. Practical issues on historical preservation – The section involves workshops and lectures given on site or at the School venue by internationally recognized professors and leading experts of the field in Turkey focusing on architectural restoration and urban conservation practices. This section will involve visits to ongoing project sites in Istanbul inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.2. Practical case studies field trips – The case study field trips include visits to important urban heritage sites in Turkey where seminars will take place along with site visits. The seminars will be concerned with the sharing of local preservation practice and experiences, which will be complemented with case studies on site.

TOPICS Traditional Construction Techniques / Architectural Restoration / Conservation of Tradition Materials (Stone, Adobe, Brick, Timber, Ceramics) / Integrated Planning / Heritage Site ManagementHistory / Urban Planning / Historic Preservation / Management of Cultural Heritage

TRIPSThe second part of Program includes visits to important cultural heritage sites in 17 cities of Turkey. The attributes of the heritage cities that are going to be visited are as follows:

Afyonkarahisar

Besides archeological excavations which revealed settlements in the area dating back to the Stone and Metal Ages, Afyonkarahisar (historically called Akronium, Acroneos, Nikopolis) was ruled respectively by the Hittites, Phrygians, Ancient Greek, Pergamon, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuqs and Ottoman civilizations. The Seljuk ruler Alaeddin Keykubad hid the treasures of his state in this city and during the same era it became a ‘serleşkerlik, which is a kind of govenorship. The city hosts many important historical buildings such as the fortress, the Great Mosque and the Altigoz Bridge from the 13th century.

Important sites:



Ulu Cami: Built in 1273, with its plain exterior this mosque is one of the early Seljuk "forest mosques", so-called on account of its numerous columns. In this particular case, as many as 40 wooden pillars topped by muqarnas capitals support the decorated timber beams.

Fortress: The name of Afyonkarahisar comes from this fortress contracted upon a rock promontory at the town's center. Initially constructed by the Byzantines, the fortress was of great importance also during the Seljuk and Ottoman times when it was mostly used as a place of exile and shelter.

Aksaray

Aksaray (historically called Colonia and Archaelais) and its surroundings was an important hub during the Hittites, Assyrians, Phrygians, Cappodocians, Persians, Seljuqs, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. The city is located along the historic Silk Road that passed through Anatolia for centuries, and thus has numerous important monumental caravanserais, mosques and complexes inside or very close to the city. The well known 17th

century traveler Evliya Çelebi describes Aksaray and its history as well as monuments in his travelogue.

Important sites: Ulu Cami: Also known as Karamanoğlu Mosque, it is the most famous Seljuq building in Aksaray and was constructed in the centre of the city during the reign of Sultan Mesud I. an inscription on the mosque writes that it was designed by Architect Mehmet Firuz Begh during 1408-1409. The minaret seen today is an early 20th century addition.Zinciriya Madrasa: Built by İbrahin II of the Karamanids in the middle of the 15th century, it is a madrasa with an open courtyard and iwan, befitting the warm climate of the region. It was used as a prison during the later years of the Ottoman Empire, when parts of it were demolished. It has now been restored and converted into the Aksaray Museum. All furniture used in the museum was lent by the residents of the city.

Governor’s Office: Began in 1927 during the early years of the Turkish Republic, the construction of this exemplary building was completed in 1930. Completely made of stone and exceptionally well preserved, it was abandoned in the 2000’s but restored to be used as a museum in which traditions and examples of popular life of Aksaray are exhibited.

Ağzıkarahan: Also known as the Hoca Mesud Caravanserai, it is on the road from Aksaray to Nevşehir, and was constructed in the 1230s, during the reign of three different Seljuq sultans. It was used both as a site where caravans could safely spend the night and as a fortress guarding against the Mongol raids.



Sultan Han: The Sultanhani on the road between Konya and Aksaray is the largest caravanserai in Turkey, enclosing 4,900 square meters. Commissioned in 1229 by Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I, it was built by the architect Muhammet of Syria. As one of the Sultan's Han, the building is a caravanserai with palatial aspects. Incorporated into the plan is a large courtyard with a two- story masjid in the center, a monumental covered hall, and a hammam.

Amasya

Amasya (historically Ameseia) is a city which dates back to 2000BC and houses artifacts from numerous ancient civilizations. Archeological excavations have revealed remnants from the Chalcolithic, Old Bronze Age, Hittite, Phrygian, Scythian, Greek-Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine ages. Muslim invasions into Amasya began as early as the times of Velid I, in the year 707. In the Ottoman Ages, the city and its environs had rich mines which were active in the 19th century.

Important sites: Amasya Castle: Built atop the imposing Harşene Mountain, in a perfect position to defend the city, the castle has four entrances and inside it are wells, a cistern and a dungeon which has been carved into the rock in the centre of the castle. It has been used in the Hellenistic, Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman times and been restored numerous times.

King Tombs: Just below the Amasya castle, carved into the limestone rocks are 5 tombs which are accessed by a staircase also carved out of the rock. Within the rest of the valley, more than a dozen such tombs are found. According to the geographer Srabon (63-5 BC), these tombs belong to the Pontic Kings. In the Byzantine era, they were used as chapels.

Bayezid Mosque Complex: constructed in the name of Sultan Bayezid II in 1485-86, this complex inclused a mosque, madrasa, imaret, turbe, şadırvan and fountain.

Büyük Ağa Madrasa: Constructed in 1488, this madrasa is exceptional since it uses the octagonal plan which is seen in Anatolian and Seljuk funerary monuments, but applies this shape to a different function.Halifet Ghazi Kümbet: This monument was constructed for Halifet Alp İbni Tuli who was a Seljuk Emir in the early 13th century. It is constructed in the usual style used for Seljuk kümbets: a octagonal tower on a square base.



Bilecik: Due to its position on the road from Thrace to Anatolia and from Istanbul to Baghdad, Bilecik (historically Agriliumi Belekoma) has been reigned by many different countries in history, from the Hittites to the Phyrigians, Lydians, Persians, Byzantines and Ottomans. Bilecik has a historical city centre rich of traditional Turkish houses and vernacular architecture.

Important Sites:Söğüt : Located within the province of Bilecik, Sogut is the town where the Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299. The mausoleum of Sheikh Edebali (a highly influential and respected Turkish religious leader, who helped shape and develop the policies of the growing Ottoman State) is here, as well as the Ertugrul Gazi (father of the founder of the Ottoman Empire) Museum where archeological and ethnographic arts of the nomadic people who used to live around the area are exhibited.

BursaHistory:

Few Byzantine remains are found in Bursa (historically known as Prusia and Prusias), since when it gained importance after the Middle Ages and especially during the Turkish reign, building materials from earlier structures were used as spolia for the new ones.In the 1320s, Osman Bey, the founder of the Ottoman Empire spent more than 10 years trying to capture the city from the Byzantines. His son had a chapel

converted into a mausoleum and buried him there, where he himself was also later laid to rest.

The first Ottoman coin was minted in this city, demonstrating Bursa’s importance for the expanding Empire of which is was the capital between 1326-1365. Even after the capital was officially moved to Edirne, the sultans continued to invest in the city By the end of the 16th century, the city had become one of Anatolia’s most important cities in every sense, where scientists and sheiks from around the continent came to settle. The city is also well-known for its thermal baths, used for therapeutic purposes.

Important Sites:Ulu Cami: Construction began during the reign of Yıldırım Bayezid and was completed under Mehmed I. The art of "hurufiye" (esoteric and symbolic use of calligraphy) which flourished in Ottoman lands in the second half of the 19th century can be seen in the 19th-century calligraphy panels hang from every wall and pillar.



Orhan Mosque: Originally built in 1339, it was renovated numerous times in the later centuries.

Koza Han: This commercial inn, built in 1492, has an octagonal masjid in the center which is built above the şardivan (ablution fountain).

Yeşil Cami: Named the ‘green mosque’ due to its blue-green glazed tiles, its construction began in the early 15th century. Both the exterior, with a grand portal and the interior is elaborately decorated with tiles, calligraphy and stone carvings

Edirne

Historically named Hadrianopolis and Edrinus, Edirne had a major role in the historic, cultural and political life of the Ottoman Empire. It was designed as a castrum (military camp) during the Roman times, and since it is positioned on the way from Europe to Istanbul, it remained a significant city throughout history. Due to this location, it has been one of the most sought after and invaded cities. Recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage

List, the city served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1365-1453. Even after Istanbul was conquered and announced to be the new capital by Fatih the Conqueror, Edirne’s remained to be the city where military strategies were developed.

Important sites: Selimiye Mosque Complex: This mosque which bears the name of the Ottoman Sultan Selim II, was built in 1575 and designed by the Ottoman Empire’s greatest master architect, Mimar Sinan. It has the highest minarets in Turkey, at 70.9 meters and a dome slightly higher than that of Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul. It is also a showcase of Turkish marblework and is covered with valuable tiles and fine paintings.Sultan Bayezid Darüşşifa: Built in 1488 during the reign of Sultan Bayezid as the hospital of a larger complex, this center was famous in the Ottoman Empire for healing patiens with mental disorders through the use of different modes in classical Turkish music. It now functions as a Health Museum connected to a local university.



Giresun

The urban history of Giresun goes back to the late 6th century BC and the city was dominated by many civilizations over the years. Besides the monumental buildings, old Ottoman houses of the Zeytinlik district are sites to see in the city.

Important sites: Giresun Castle: Believed to have been first built in the 4th or 3rd century BC, includes a cave, mosques and churches belonging to the late 18th century and

19th century and a source of water thought to have healing properties. It is mentioned extensively in the travelogue of Evliya Çelebi.Haci Huseyin Mosque: Originally built in 1594 by Hadji Huseyin, it was later demolished and rebuilt in 1861.Kale Mosque: Located near the current local government office, this elegant mosque was first built in 1830 but due to dilapidation it was rebuilt in 1913.

Ordu – Once being an Ancient Greek settlement and then an Ottoman town, the city possesses many attraction points such as the Atik Ibrahim Pasa Mosque, traditional housing neighborhoods and the Ethnographic Museum.

Amasya – The city has a long history as a provincial capital of the Pontus and Ottoman Empires and functions as an open-air museum including historical sites such as King Rock Tombs, Harsene Castle, Archaeological Museum and Ottoman neighborhoods.Kastamonu – Founded during the Roman periods, there are important sites such as the Citadel and historical towns of Kasaba and Taskopru.



KapadokyaIn a spectacular landscape sculpted by erosion, the rock-hewn sanctuaries of Kapadokya (Cappadocia) provide unique evidence of Byzantine art in the post-iconoclastic period. The dwellings, village convents and churches retain the fossilized images of a province of the Byzantine Empire between the 4th century and the Turkish invasion.The “Goreme National Park

and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia” site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. The eroded plateau of the Goreme Valley is a spectacular example of the natural effects of differential erosion of the volcanic tuff sediments by wind and water. The historical setting, the rock-hewn churches and the unusual eroded landforms combine to produce a mixed cultural/natural landscape of unusual appearance.

Important sites: Goreme Open Air Museum: The most well known site is the open air museum where one is witness to how earlier civilizations lived in and around the rock formations. Monasteries, churches, chapels, refectories and kitchens carved into the rocks surround the modern visitor. The area was founded by the Greek bishop St Basil of Caesarea in the 4th century as a centre of religious education and theology. The monastic life in the region lasted nearly 1000 years.Kaymakli Underground City: It is the widest underground city in Cappadocia, excavated as early as Hittite times. The people of Kaymakli village constructed their houses around nearly one hundred tunnels of the underground city. This underground city has low and narrow passages connecting the tunnels used as cellar, stables, church and storage places.Uchisar Castle: Situated at the highest point in Cappadocia, the Uchisar Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. In this multi-leveled castle, there are many rooms hollowed out into the rock which are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages. There are numerous Byzantine graves on top of the castle as well. Pasabag Valley: Also known as the Monks Valley, the site is highly remarkable with earthern pillars located in the middle of a vineyard. The site presents a number of tuff cones, a vineyard and a chapel dedicated to St. Simeon form the 5th century.

Avanos: The old town of Avanos is set on the banks of the Kizilirmak, the Red River, and is a beautiful maze of historical masonry houses exposing the traditional Ottoman architecture. The



site is known of pottery craftsmanship. Pottery has been produced in the Avanos area for centuries and some of the techniques still used date back to the Hittite times to 2000 BC.Hacibektas: Located in northern Cappadocia, it is the centre of the Bektasi sect of Islam founded by the great philosopher Haci Bektas-I Veli in 13th century. The main sites to see in Hacibektas include the dervis dergah (lodge) which is used as a museum today, the cilehane (suffering house), bestaslar (five stones) and a cemevi (an Alevi temple).

KastamonuTribes which migrated to Anatolia from different regions have established their successive states in Kastamonu, which was witness to the Hittites, Phrygians, Persians, Greeks, Pontiacs and Byzantines. Later, beginning with the Danishmend era the city was introduced to Turkish reign which followed with the Seljuks and Ottomans Most of the historic sites remaining in Kastamonu date from the Seljuk, Ottoman and

Republican period.Important sites:

Kastamonu Castle: The Kastamonu Castle is one of the major magnificent monuments of the province and it is assumed to be constructed in the Byzantine period. The castle is still mostly intact with the foundation of the inner castle belonging to the Byzantine period and the higher section of the castle belonging to the Candarogullari state period.

Zimbilli Hill Tumulus (Pompeipolis): This ancient city is located in the vicinity of Taşköprü district center and was founded by the Romans in the year BC 64 as the center of the Paphlagonia province. At Numerous ancient artefacts and mosaics have been discovered during the excavations in the site.İsmail Bey Han (Kurşunlu Han): Located in the city center, it was constructed on orders of Candaroglu Ismail Bey in 1460. It is a two-storey structure, where the lower spaces were originally used as stables and the upper ones as lodgings. It underwent a large-scale restoration in the 1970s.

Mahmut Bey Mosque: Located 20km northwest of Kastamonu, this mosque was built in 13656 by Mahmut Bey of the Candaroglu state. Despite its small scale and basic plan, it is considered one of the most impressively decorated mosques of the period. Its columns, doors, mihrab, minber and ceiling are all made from finely-carved and painted timber.



Kayseri

Located at the foot of the extinct volcano Mount Erciyes, Kayseri (known in the past as Mazaca, Eusebia and Caesarea) has been a continous settlement since 3000 BC with the establishment of the ancient trading colony of Kultepe (Ash Mountain) associated with the Hittites. The city has always been a vital trade centre since it is located on major trade routes, especially the Great Silk Road. The city presents many tourist attraction sites including the monuments from the Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, along with natural sites around the Mount Erciyes and

Zamanti River, and the historical sites of Kultepe, Talas and Develi.

Important sites: The Kayseri Citadel: The 1500-year-old citade was built initially by the Byzantines and was expanded by the Seljuks and Ottomans. Located at the central square of the city, it includes the extensive surrounding city walls, which are in good state of conservation.

Mahperi Hunad Hatun Mosque Complex: Situated at the city center, the complex was built for the wife of the great Seljuk Sultan Alaettin Keykubat between the years of 1228-1237. The complex includes the great mosque, the lady’s octagonal tomb, a madrasa and a hammam.Cifte Madrasa: This monument is regarded as an outstanding group of buildings based on its architectural, conceptual and functional attributes. Ecologically and technically advanced for its time, it housed a medical center with a surgical operating theater. Built by Seljuk Sultan Giyaseddin Keyhusrec I in 1206, it served the entire mixed population of Kayseri regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. It is renovated to function as Museum of Medical History.

The Great Mosque: The construction of the mosque was initiated by the Danishmendid emirs of Kayseri in 1135, and terminated by the Seljuks in 1205. It is pre-Ottoman type of building presenting a rectangular hypostyle hall.Doner Kumbet (The Revolving Tomb): The cylindrical plan-scheme of the building gives an impression like it is revolving. Built in 1276, it is covered with high-relief arabesque decorations depicting animals and plants.



KonyaOne of Turkey’s largest cities, Konya (previously called Iconium and Konieh) dates back to Bronze Age. This multi-layered historical city which witnessed the Phrygians, Lydians, Persians, Romans and Byzantines was the capital of the Seljuq State. Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, the Persian Sufi poet commonly known as "Mevlâna" and who is the founder of the Sufi Mevlevi order (known for the Whirling Dervishes), spent the last fifty years of his life in Konya. Many historic structures belonging to the Seljuq,

Karamanid and Ottoman eras survive in the city.

Important sites: Alaeddin Mosque: Perched on the Alaeddin Hill (originally the site of the acropolis of the city) at the centre of the city, this mosque was completed in 1220, making it the oldest known Seljuq mosque in Turkey. its pointed arch and round domes atop two tombs are prominent features in Konya's cityscape. With the exception of Izzeddin Keykavus, all of the Seljuk sultans after 1156 are buried in the complex.

Ince Minaret Madrasa: This madrasa which dates to 1260-1265 takes its name from what was once its extremely tall minaret, currently reduced to only the lower portion. Much of the minaret collapsed in the early twentieth century. Its monumental portal is testament to the skill of Seljuk stoneworkers: an inscription complete with floral and natural motifs is intertwined up the entire height of the façade. Karatay Madrasa: Built in 1251 next to the citadel, this madrasa’s portal displays influences from Syria with its alternating light and dark stones. Its dome is open to the sky; directly below the oculus is a pool for rain that might come in. The tiled iwan and dome inside complement the contemporary function of the building today: a tile museum. Mevlana Museum: The green-domed mausoleum of the 13th century Sufi mystic and poet Jalal al-Din Mohammad al-Rumi (known also as Mevlana) is at the heart of the convent in Konya and includes a mosque, ritual hall (semahane), dervish cells and kitchens in addition to numerous other tombs and cemeteries. Born in Balkh, Mevlana studied in Aleppo and Damascus and continued his teachings in the Seljuk madrasas of Konya. This complex was extensively restored between 1983 and 1987 and now functions as a museum with exhibits conveying the daily life of dervishes.

Sırçalı Madrasa: Constructed in 1242 and designed by Muhammad of Tus (Osman ibn Mehmet), the madrasa is a two-story building centered around an open courtyard. It includes a large iwan


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decorated in impressive turquoise and black tiles. In recent years the second-story has been restored. Sahib Ata Complex: This complex was built in 1258 by Vizier Sahip Ata and designed by Abdulla b. Kelük. It is the oldest surviving Seljuk wooden pillar mosque in Turkey, and only the portal, the mihrab and some tile mosaics remain.

KütahyaKütahya (previously called Seramorum and Kotaion) possesses multiple layers of historical ruins belonging to different civilizations such as the Ancient Greeks, Persians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. Its central location in Anatolia made it an ideal stop en route to military campaigns. It preserves several ancient ruins, such as a Byzantine castle and church, along with historical neighborhoods dominated by traditional Ottoman houses and traditional ceramic factories.

Kütahya is famous for its kiln products, such as tiles and pottery, which are glazed and multicoloured.Important sites:

Germiyan Caddesi: This street is lined with traditional Ottoman houses made of wood and stucco.

Ulu Cami (Cami-I Kebir): The construction began during Yıldırım Bayezid’s time and ended during Fatih Sultan Mehmed’s reign. Suleiman the Magnificent ordered Architect Sinan to restore this mosque, after he stopped by Kütahya on his way to Rhodes.

Niksar

Settled by many empires including the Hittites, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Danishmends, Seljuks and Ottomans over the centuries, the historical town possesses archaeological sites along with vernacular architecture and industrial heritage consisting of water channels and mechanisms. Its name comes from the Roman word Neocaesarea.

Important sites: Danishmend Malik Ghazi Tomb: Located to the south of Niksar, the tomb is often attributed to

Danishmend Ghazi, the founder of the Turcoman Dynasty that ruled north-central Anatolia between


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1097 and 1178. There is no inscriptive evidence to prove this claim. Moreover, the masonry and the structure of the tomb suggest that it was repaired or rebuilt in the mid-fifteenth century during Ottoman rule.

Talazan Bridge: On the way to Niksar, it is a stone bridge with seven pointed arches, believed to have been built in the 13th century although it has undergone many later restorations. In 2012 a new restoration of the bridge began, aiming to bring back to its original form.

Safranbolu Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Safranbolu was an important caravan station on the main East-West trade route with the Old Mosque, Old Bath and the Suleyman Pasha Madrasa built in 1322. It was included in UNESCO’s heritage list in 1994 after hundreds of 19th century Ottoman houses were restored, thus conserving the historic cityscape which is emphasized further with its unique topography. The houses are well known for their high quality woodwork,

ornamental ceilings and walls, as well as details such as door knockers.The town was (and is still) famous for its leather, copper and iron craftsmanship, which was quality-controlled under a guild system. As its name suggests, Safranbolu is also noted for saffron and other spices.

Sivas Located on the course of the historical Silk Road and the Kings Road, the city has been a significant trade center for centuries. The initial settlement in the region date back to the Hittite civilization as derived from the excavations at an archaeological mound known as Topraktepe. Since then, Sivas has been the main settlement of numerous historical civilizations including the Roman, Greek, Seljuk and Ottoman. The city contains many examples of 13th century Seljuk architecture, which are mostly well preserved, along with Ottoman baths and caravanserais.



Important sites: Great Mosque and Hospital of Divrigi: Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, the Divrigi Mosque is an outstanding example of Seljuk period mosques in Anatolia, which organizes all religious functions in an enclosed area. Founded in 1228-29, the Great Mosque and its adjoining hospital were constructed by a highly sophisticated technique of vault construction and an exuberant type of decorative sculpture.Gok Madrasa: Located directly below the historical citadel, the Gok Madrasa has been significant based on the impressive stone decorations on the façades and the portal. Furthermore, the distinctive Turkish blue tiles used inside the building caused it to be known as the Blue Madrasa.

Cifte Minare Madrasa: Located at the historical city center, the madrasa was constructed in 1271 and was named after the twin minarets it contains. Today, only the front façade of the building with its decorative portal and the two minarets remain. The foundations of the rest of the building are visible at the backyard of the portal.

The Great Mosque: Along with the Sifaiye Madrasa, the Great Mosque is situated at the northeast of the historic citadel. Built in the early 12th century, the mosque has a simple plan scheme with rectangular pillars bearing the flat roof. The slightly crooked minaret of the mosque dates from the 13 th

century.

Tokat Established during the Hittite era, it is the continuation of ancient city Comana of Pontus, which was one of the most important cities of the Pontus district during the Roman period. It was destroyed in 47 BCE by the Romans. In 1071 CE, it became a part of the Danismend Turkmen principality, and later the Seljuks. In 1392, Tokat became part of the Ottoman Empire by popular request of the inhabitants who were suffering because of the Mongols. The Ottomans used the existing citadel, which sits perches utop a rock

promontory.Garipler Mosque: The oldest mosque in the city, it is said to be one of the first mosques constructed after the Turkish invasion of Anatolia. It was constructed between 108 and 1090 on the orders of Danisment Ahmet Gazi, who conquered the city in 1073. The current mihrab was added in the 14 th century.Gok Madrasa: Taking its name from the turquoise glazed tiles decorating its interior, it was constructed in 1270 on orders of the Seljuk vizier Muineddin Süleyman Pervane. It was founded as a school of theology and is now converted into a museum, housing archaeological finds excavated from the area.



Latifoğlu Konak : Constructed in the early 19th century, was originally and Ottoman residence reflecting the vernacular architecture of the city. The two-story building was restored in the 1980s and converted into an ethnography museum. Much of the furniture in the kitchen, study, visitors' rooms with bath and toilet, bedroom, master's room and harem is original.

TrabzonLocated on the historical Silk Road, it has been a meeting point of many religions, cultures and civilizations. Its current culture is dominated by the ‘Laz’ community which migrated to the region from the Caucasus during 63BC. After the 11th century, for 400 years, Turkish tribes and especially the Seljuk attempted to invade Trabzon which was able to protect itself through its strong fortifications and geographical features.

Finally conquered during the reign of Fatih the Conqueror, many of its citizens were relocated to Istanbul.

Important sites: Trabzon Castle: Rising upon Byzantine foundations, the castle has survived with Ottoman additions. Towers were constructed within the castle, of which many remain. The castle complex includes multiple mosques, one government building, houses, one bridge and, fountains hamams.

Gulbahar Hatun Mosque and Tomb: Built in the time of Yavuz Sultan Selim in 1514, previously on this spot was a complex which had imaret, madrassa, imaret but later these buildings were demolished. Today mosque and the tomb stands still and bare the classical style of 16th century.Çarsı Mosque: Built in 1839 by Hazinedarzade Osman Pasa (the governor of Trabzon), the builging is the major mosque in Trabzon. It has the finest example of stone masonary and elements of the Ottoman Baroque.

Sumela Monastery: The largest monastery in the region, and dedicated to Virgin Mary, it was originally a cave which was later enlarged to house quarters for monks. Inside the church of the monastery, besides the many ,icons and other art works, one can see gifts sent by Ottoman Sultans. It is accessed through a path in the forest which leads to a narrow, long staircase.

Hagia Sophia Church: This monument was constructed between 1238-1263 on the orders of Manuel Komnenos, leader of the Trabzon Greek State. The intricate stonework in the Seljuk style is explained by the presence of Seljuk stonemasons or their templates during construction. After being used for various functions, it was restored with help of Edinburgh University and opened as a museum in 1964. Many precious frescoes have been discovered inside the structure.





ACADEMIC BOARD

Ismail Yuksek, Professor Rector of Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, Co-Chair Halit Eren, Dr. Director General of the Research Centre for Islamic history, Art and Culture (IRCICA) Istanbul, Turkey, Co-Chair

Osamah Al-Gohary, Director Al-Turath Foundation Riyadh, and Professor, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nur Akin, Professor of Architecture, Head of Historic Preservation, Kultur University, Istanbul, and President of ICOMOS Turkey Ahmet Hadrovic, Professor of Architecture, Dean Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Azmi Ozcan, Professor of History, Rector of Bilecik University Attilio Petruccioli, Professor of Architecture, Director of ICAR, Faculty of Architecture, Politecnico di Bari, Italy Daniele Pini, Professor of Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture, University of Ferrara, Italy, and Expert of UNESCO Murat Soygenis, Professor of Architecture, Dean of Faculty of Architecture, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

Amir Pasic, Professor of Architecture, IRCICA Istanbul, Program Coordinator



HERITAGE SCHOOL: DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AND LECTURERS

Halit Eren, Dr. Director General, Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) Istanbul, Turkey Professor Ismail Yuksek, Rector of Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey – the host university

Amir Pasic, Professor of Architecture, Head of the Department of Architecture and Heritage, Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo Adnan Adas, Dr., Expert, Municipality of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nur Akin, Professor of Architecture, Head of Historic Preservation, Kultur University, Istanbul, and President of ICOMOS Turkey Stefano Bianca, Dr., Director Emeritus, HCSP Chairman, Aga Khan Cultural Services S.A., The Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Geneva, Switzerland Can Binan, Professor of Architecture, Head of Historic Preservation Department, Faculty of Architecture, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey Sami Engwi, Professor, King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaAhmet Ersen, Professor of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University, Director of the Architectural Conservation Laboratory of Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul, Turkey Yousef Mohammed Fadan, Professor of historic Preservation College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaAli IbrahimAl-Ghabban Professor, Vice President for Museums and Antiquities, SCTA, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Roberto di Giulio, Professor of Architecture, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Ferrara, ItalyAhmet Hadrovic, Professor of Architecture, Dean of Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ali Haji, Expert of SCTA, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mustafa Kacar, Professor of History of Science, Faculty of Letters, Istanbul University, Turkey Aykut Karaman, Professor of Urban Planning, Head of Department of City and Regional Planning of the Faculty of Architecture of MSGSU, Istanbul, Turkey Hasan Uddin Khan, Distinguished Professor of Architecture and Historic Preservation, Roger Williams University, the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation, Bristol, RI, USAMr. Ali Magawi, SCTA, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Randall Mason, Associate Professor and Chair, Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, School of Design, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA Mashary Al-Naim, Professor, SCTA, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sami Nowar, Expert, SCTA, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Aylin Orbasli, Reader in Architectural Regeneration, Department of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom Imad E. Otahbachi, Associate Professor, College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia



Azmi Ozcan, Professor of History, Rector of Bilecik University Attilio Petruccioli, Professor of Architecture, Director of ICAR, Faculty of Architecture, Politecnico di Bari, Italy Daniele Pini, Professor of Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture, University of Ferrara, Italy, and Expert of UNESCO Livio Sacchi, Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture of Chieti-Pescara, Gabriele d’Annunzio University, ItalyMurat Soygenis, Professor of Architecture, Dean of Faculty of Architecture, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

The full list of distinguished lecturers participating at ISS2012 Program will be completed by 1 May 2012.

HERITAGE SCHOOL: CONTACTS

HERITAGE SCHOOL STAFF

Program Coordinator Amir Pasic, Professor of Architecture, Head of Department of Architecture and Heritage, Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) Istanbul, and Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo

Assistant Program Coordinators (4)

Program Assistants (4)

HERITAGE SCHOOL ADDRESS Heritage School 2012 Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA)

Yıldız Sarayı, Barbaros Bulvarı, 34349, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey www.islamicheritageschool.com

[email protected]

[email protected] phone: +90-538-398 37 83 - in use after 25 May 2012

Office phone: +90-212-259 1742 (ext.133) - in use before 17 June 2012 Office facsimile: +90-212-258 43 65


mailto:[email protected]



SUMMER 2012: TIMETABLE

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Registration of participants and the introduction of the program

Practice and Theory of Historic PreservationThis section will focus on the history, theory and practice of historic preservation. It is aimed to introduce international and national approaches to the research, preservation and management of Islamic urban heritage by the presentation of local, national and international cases and discussion of experiences. In this respect, this part is divided into two sections: The initial section will include lectures given by international lecturers focusing on the fields of history, urban planning, historic preservation and the management of cultural heritage. Then, the second section will involve the presentation of architectural restoration, integrated planning and management practices by national experts, along with visits to significant restoration sites in Istanbul such as the Fatih Mosque and the Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque in the Historic Peninsula, the Kuleli Military School and the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque in Uskudar, and the Yildiz Palace.

Visiting Heritage Sites in Turkey The trip will begin from Istanbul and involve the visiting of the following historical cities, respectively, whose significances are explained above: Bursa, Sogut, Bilecik, Kutahya, Afyonkarahisar, Konya, Aksaray, Nevsehir, Cappadocia, Kayser, Sivas, Tokat, Niksar, Trabzon, Ordu, Amasya, Kastamonu, Safranbolu and Giresun. Among these historical cities, there are two World Heritage Sites (Goreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia and the City of Safranbolu) inscribed on the List of UNESCO.In those heritage sites, the main attractions will be visited and seminars will be organized with the participation of national and international experts and the representatives of local authorities. These seminars will focus on the safeguarding and management of those sites and the promotion of sustainable development.

Closing Panels and Reviews This section includes two-day panels focusing on the main themes covered in the Program. Then, a daily trip will be conducted to the historical city of Edirne in order to visit the “Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex” World Heritage Site and share experience on the protection of urban heritage sites.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Closing Ceremony



TIMETABLE (Option 01)

IstanbulWed 20 June Introduction to the programThr 21 June First Panel on HistoryFri 22 June Second Panel on HistorySat 23 June Panel on Planning and Historic PreservationSun 24 June Free DayMon 25June Heritage Day (to be confirmed)

Visiting Heritage Sites in Turkey Tue 26 June Istanbul (100km + ferry), Bursa (L) (100km)

Bilecik (N1), Sogut (140km)Wed 27 June Sogut, Kutahya (L) (100km), Afyonkarahisar (220km)

Afyonkarahisar (N2) Thr 28 June Afyonkarahisar (220km) Konya (L) (141km), Aksaray (N3) Fri 29 June Aksaray (80km), Kapadokya (N4)Sat 30 June Kapadokya (N5)

Sun 1 July Kapadokya (81km), Kayseri (L) (195km), Sivas, (N6) Mon 2 July Sivas, (443km), Ankara, İstanbul

Tue 3 July Case Studies of Preservation Practice on SiteThe Fatih and Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosques restorations

Wed 4 July Case Studies of Preservation Practice on SiteKuleli Military School, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque restorations

Thr 5 July Architectural Restoration PracticeYildiz Palace restoration work

Visiting Heritage Sites in Turkey Fri 6 July Istanbul – Flight to Trabzon (N1)

Sat 7 July Trabzon (136km), Giresun (L) (46km), Ordu (141km) Niksar (N2)

Sun 8 July Niksar (N3) Mon 9 July Niksar (121km), Amasya (N4)Tue 10 July Amasya (264km), Kastamonu (L) (104km),

Safranbolu (N5) Wed 11 July Safranbolu (L) (434km), Istanbul (N6)

Thr 12 July Integrated Planning PracticeFri 13 July Edirne TripSat 14 July Panel on Management of Cultural Heritage

Sun 15 July Free Day Mon 16 July Panel Tue 17 July Final Panel &Closing ceremony

(L) LUNCH(N) LODGING + DINNER



TIMETABLE (Option 02)

IstanbulWed 20 June Introduction to the programThr 21 June First Panel on HistoryFri 22 June Second Panel on HistorySat 23 June Panel on Planning and Historic PreservationSun 24 June Free DayMon 25June Heritage Day (to be confirmed)

Visiting Heritage Sites in Turkey Tue 26 June Istanbul – Flight to Trabzon (N1)

Wed 27 June Trabzon (136km), Giresun (L) (46km), Ordu (141km) Niksar (N2)

Thr 28 June Niksar (N3) Fri 29 June Niksar (121km), Amasya (N4)Sat 30 June Amasya (264km), Kastamonu (L) (104km),

Safranbolu (N5) Sun 1 July Safranbolu (L) (434km), Istanbul (N6)

Mon 2 July Case Studies of Preservation Practice on SiteThe Fatih and Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosques restorations

Tue 3 July Case Studies of Preservation Practice on SiteKuleli Military School, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque restorations

Wed 4 July Architectural Restoration PracticeYildiz Palace restoration work

Visiting Heritage Sites in Turkey Thr 5 July Istanbul (100km + ferry), Bursa (L) (100km)

Bilecik (N1), Sogut (140km)Fri 6 July Sogut, Kutahya (L) (100km), Afyonkarahisar (220km)

Afyonkarahisar (N2)Sat 7 July Afyonkarahisar (220km) Konya (L) (141km), Aksaray (N3)Sun 8 July Aksaray (80km), Kapadokya (N4)Mon 9 July Kapadokya (N5)

Tue 10 July Kapadokya (81km), Kayseri (L) (195km), Sivas, (N6)Wed 11 July Sivas, (443km), Ankara, İstanbul

Thr 12 July Integrated Planning PracticeFri 13 July Edirne TripSat 14 July Panel on Management of Cultural Heritage

Sun 15 July Free Day Mon 16 July Panel Tue 17 July Final Panel &Closing ceremony

(L) LUNCH(N) LODGING + DINNER




Average Minimum Temperatures (°C)

Average Maximum Temperature (°C)

Average Temperature(°C)

Average Precipitation/ Rainfall (mm)

Relative Humidity (%)

June 13 27 20 30 51

July 15 30 23 14 43

SUMMER 2012: FIELD TRIPS

Turkey Weather Averages in June and July


SUMMER 2012: APPLICATION

The deadline of the application is 25 May 2012 and for the payment of the course is 10 May 2012. Application for the program implies acceptance of the terms and conditions of the program.

In order to apply for the program, application form should be filled. The form can be found on the websites www.islamicheritageschool.com and www.al-turath.com and should be sent to e-mail: [email protected] until the deadline. The receipt will be sent as an email once the application is received.

School administration will evaluate applications in cooperation with the program lecturers and will inform you if you are accepted.

Some individuals can be sponsored by their institutions.

SAFETY AND HEALTH Participants should obtain individual health insurance before their arrival. While travelling to Turkey, you should keep your passport and insurance papers with you. Further assistance can be provided by school administration.

TERMS & CONDITIONS Applying for this Program implies acceptance of the terms and conditions of the summer program which are stated below as following:

1. The school administration undertakes to deliver the summer program as advertised in thepromotion documents and provisional course programs which are published on its website, but it

reserves the right to make minor changes in the course programs if circumstances so require. 2. The school administration will organize assistance for arranging visa.

3. The school administration will organize assistance for lodging. 4. The school administration will organize pickups from the airport for participants.

5. The participants of the program may use the facilities of the IRCICA and Yildiz Technical University (YTU) for example for doing their homework or checking their emails, insofar as that usage is compatible with other activities of the school administration and the work of the school administration staff.

6. Within the range of its possibilities, the school administration will help participants who need assistance with problems they face in or outside the course. Although the school administration tries to take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants during the summer program, it cannot accept responsibility, and exclude liability, for loss or damage to students' personal property, including any financial or other consequential loss. 7. The school administration cannot be held responsible for any injury to a student, or financial or other loss or damage resulting from such injury, or for damage to property, caused by any other student, or by any person who is not an employee of or a person operating on behalf of the school.




8. By applying for this summer program, students commit themselves to: - be aware and understand that the summer courses take place in Turkey, a country with its own laws and social and cultural rules which may be different from what the students are used to;

- Show respectful and appropriate behavior towards fellow students, course lecturers, and summer program staff members.

9. By applying for this summer program, students commit themselves to comply with the instructions from the course lecturers and/or the administration regarding attendance, participation in class and during excursions, assignments and homework. 10. Students who apply for this summer program have to arrange a health insurance coverage which covers them during their stay in Turkey. If that is not the case, the school administration advices the students to obtain additional health insurance coverage. At the moment a student shows signs of illness, he or she must inform the staff of administration immediately. The administration advices all students to obtain a travel insurance for their stay in Turkey as well.

11. If the course does not run, the school administration will reimburse the tuition fee one week after the announcement of the cancellation.

12. Apart from the case of cancellation, the summer program administration will only partially reimburse the course fee in the first two weeks after the arrival of the student in Turkey in case of a grave medical condition of the student which inhibits him or her to travel to Turkey and which is proven by a doctor’s attest. The school administration will under no circumstances reimburse the course fee or any part of it after the first two weeks of the program. 13. Students who apply for the summer program agree that the school administration sends their emergency and passport information, which they provided in the application form, to their respective embassies in Turkey for security and safety reasons.

14. The administration of the summer program cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or expense resulting from any delay, variation or failure in the provision of services or facilities relating to the program, arising from circumstances beyond the administration.




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