Browsing by Author "Simsek, D."

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Digital Archiving and Preservation of Historical Bridges: Addressing Environmental Challenges
(Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas, 2025) Kutlu, I.; Simsek, D.
Documenting historical buildings in digital environments is crucial for preserving their value and passing on cultural heritage to future generations. Studies of historical bridges face significant challenges due to the difficulty of accessing bridge elements and the changes caused by surrounding water sources. This study aims to investigate the historical On Gözlü (Ten-Eyed) Bridge in Diyarbakır and to provide documentation strategies for its immediate surroundings. The study adopts a mixed research approach in which both qualitative and quantitative data are considered together. The methodology consists of five stages. The first stage involves identifying existing studies and establishing a conceptual framework related to the bridge. The second stage involves fieldwork around the bridge and its surroundings. The third stage focuses on analysing the data obtained from the fieldwork and examining the local environment. The fourth stage focuses on developing strategies for the conservation and documentation of the bridge. The fifth stage evaluates changes in the surrounding area and discusses strategies for documenting difficult-to-access structures such as the bridge. In this context, the first and last stages of the study are based on qualitative research, while the second, third, and fourth stages include quantitative research. Over a period of approximately twenty years, changes around the bridge have been documented, revealing ongoing efforts to remove new multi-story buildings as part of its preservation. The resulting model provides a detailed archive of the bridge’s current condition for future generations. In conclusion, new strategies can be developed for other challenging bridges, using advancing technology for effective conservation. © 2025 Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas. All rights reserved.
A Methodological Approach To Redefining Spatial Relations as a Result of Archaeological Excavations: Dara
(University of L'Aquila, Department of Civil Construction, Building and Architecture, Environmental Engineering, 2025) Simsek, D.; Kutlu, I.
Spatial relationships play a fundamental role in the emergence, development, and transformation of cities. Especially in the context of ancient cities, the relation and spatial hierarchy between the locations of spaces such as necropolis, agora, forum, acropolis and living spaces reveal the functional distinction of spaces. Some ancient cities were discovered as a result of excavations in rural or isolated areas far from settlements, while others were found just below or within actively inhabited residential areas. The ancient city of Dara-Anastasiopolis, one of the most significant settlements in Mesopotamia, is an interesting study area for analysing and explaining these relationships. This study aims to examine the transformation of the spatial relationships between the ancient city of Dara and the present rural settlement before and after the excavations. The study consists of a five-stage process involving a systematic literature review, fieldwork, data generation, modelling, space syntax analysis, and evaluation. The findings reveal that spatial relations transformed significantly after the excavations uncovered the ancient city. After the excavations, a new relational network emerged with the exposed spaces, and it has been determined that this new situation affects pedestrian and vehicle circulation. As a result, the study provides a unique contribution to the literature by providing a basis for the digital representation and management of cultural heritage sites in rural areas and analysing spatial relationships with data-based and interdisciplinary methods. © 2025 University of L'Aquila, Department of Civil Construction, Building and Architecture, Environmental Engineering. All rights reserved.