An Evaluation of Water Architecture in Diyarbakir

Abstract

During the period of the civilisation of Anatolia, many water constructions were built on some settlements and routes. For various reasons, some of those constructions haven't survived up to today. Also, some that survive haven't been evaluated and treated well. In the attempt of introducing the architectural features of these constructions were constructed at the centrum of the city includes rock bridges, hammams (Turkish bath) and fountains, As a result of investigations, 42 water constructions (rock bridges, hammams, fountains) in sum were detected. In the attempt of introducing the architectural features of these constructions, photos and drawings were benefited.