Author(s): Nisa ALÄ°BAÅOÄLU BAÄRAN** H. Hale KOZLU
Kayseri, has an important non-Muslim population in Anatolia in the 19th century, still has many examples of monumental and civil architecture remaining from this period. At the beginning of the 20th century, due to the relocation and exchange of Armenians and Greeks from the region, especially the churches that were left without the congregation became vacant, and the deterioration process of the buildings was increased. Although some of the churches in the city center, districts and villages have not survived until the present day, most of them face structurally serious dangers due to improper use or being empty. The buildings, which are important parts of the cultural heritage of the city, should be documented in detail and integrated into city life with appropriate functions, and these are the first steps to be taken in terms of protection. One of the churches, Panagia Greek Orthodox Church, is located in Talas Resadiye neighborhood (Stefana Village) and was used as a Yarn Factory between 1938- 2000. The building is one of the important representatives of the industrial heritage in the city. Within the scope of this study, it is aimed to document these buildings which is under the threat of rapid extinction due to natural factors and vandalism and to create a base for future restoration works. K
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