Abstract
The Dardanelles Strait functions as a bridge between Biga and Gelibolu peninsulas, connecting the Aegean Sea and the Marmara Sea. Many defences have been built on the Dardanelles Strait, which has hosted many civilizations from the past to the present day, in line with the needs of the time. Kilitbahir Castle, which has a three-leaf clover plan and is located on a slope rising on the Gallipoli peninsula in the narrowest part of the Bosphorus after the conquest of Istanbul by Mehmet the Conqueror; manifests itself as a pioneering structure of the military architecture of the era with the developing artillery technology. In terms of protecting the physical environment, it is observed that the defensive buildings which survived up to today are not adequately protected, losing their historical and architectural values. In this context, the restoration of Kilitbahir Castle dating back to Ottoman Period defence structures on the Dardanelles Strait was evaluated. Its phases throughout the process along with the current location and architecture were evaluated by using written and visual resources. European Archives, BNF Archives, Topkapi Palace Archives and Istanbul University Archives were utilized for reaching the castle engravings. In accordance with the information obtained in the historical research process, the exhibition arrangement and environment planning project of the structure, which serves as a museum, was prepared.
Highlights
One of the most important actions of human existence is the concept of protection and defense
The castles consist of circular, hexagonal or polygonal masses of bastions, or in a regular geometric form, bound together according to the topography of the city. When it comes to defense in the Turkish and Islamic cities, the buildings made up of sections such as Inner castle, Outer castle, Şehristan and Rabat come to mind
Kilitbahir Castle, which was ordered to be built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed in the Ottoman Period with its own scheme, is located at the narrowest part of the Dardanelles Strait, directly opposite of the Castle Fortress to control the sea passage at Rumeli Side
Summary
One of the most important actions of human existence is the concept of protection and defense. Kilitbahir Castle, which was ordered to be built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed in the Ottoman Period with its own scheme, is located at the narrowest part of the Dardanelles Strait, directly opposite of the Castle Fortress to control the sea passage at Rumeli Side. Containing a description of the Turkish Empire, of Egypt, of the Holy Land, of the remote parts of Italy, and ilands adioyning”, the inner castle from the era of Mehmet the Conqueror and walls and Kanuni Tower built in the era of Suleiman the Magnificent can be observed in the Kilitbahir Castle, marked as "B". Kilitbahir gravures inside the tower, the inner castle and the Kanuni Tower (Yellow Tower) and the outer walls are found in the work "Viage á Constantinopla, en el año de 1784 (journey to Istanbul in 1784)" prepared by José María Moreno (Joseph Moreno). Entrance Area (Parking Lot, Museum Entrance, Ticket Sales) By taking the visitor from a single point with "1C Entrance" close to the car park area and in line with the exhibition arrangement scenario; 2 separate tours, Long Tour and Short Tour, were offered where visitors would be able to visit the outdoor and exhibition spaces without leaving the script, to participate in museum activities along the route, and to avoid unrestrained travels within the area
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