Bayburt Kırsal Ev Mimarisi

Abstract

Due to its location in the transition region between the Black sea and Eastearn Anatolia of Bayburt province, it has deep-rooted historical and cultural riches. History of the city it goes down to 4000 years. It has been home to different civilizations from the time it was established to the present day and the culture, life and beliefs of these civilizations have shaped both the city center and the rural settlements. The name of the city with different names in the source, Evliya Celebi in the chronicle of the “rich country” means that the Bayyurt emerges. The rich history of the city, in both urban and rural settlements, has brought unique features to living spaces and architecture. Climate, social-economic structure and environmental factors have been important in shaping rural architecture. Houses that constitute a large part of the rural architectural heritage of Bayburt are not registered and protected. These houses, which were not taken under protection, were in the process of disappearing from time to time because of be abondoned of the houses and construction of new houses. These houses reflect all the fineness of rural life and have an important heritage value in terms of cultural assets. This heritage must be protected by holistic and appropriate approaches and transferred to future generations. Within the scope of this study, photographing, surveying and observation techniques were carried out in 11 villages of Bayburt rural house architecture. The data obtained from the field work was analyzed and typologies were formed by analyzing the architectural features of the houses. In addition, houses were examined for environmental data, building materials, construction techniques, plan, facade and other structural elements. Analysis results are presented with tables and visual material.