ABSTRACT The dovecotes of Kayseri-Gesi stand out as unique examples of indigenous architecture of Anatolia. They are considered significant elements of the rural landscape. The purpose of the construction, the constructional and spatial characteristics peculiar to these dovecotes, make them an important element of global cultural and architectural heritage. Dovecotes that are built upon rocks, with mere building stones provided from the same rocks, look like a shaped form of the topography itself. This is very much to do with the geological features of the Cappadocia Region where Kayseri is located. In terms of construction techniques and spatial organization, the dramatic differences in the dovecotes’ underground and aboveground parts make them even more outstanding. This research is based on the field studies conducted in the dovecotes of Kayabağ. The landscape was studied in all aspects and each dovecote is studied for its placement, topographical interactions, plan and section typologies, materiality and construction techniques. The structural problems stemmed from the geological features and the deterioration caused by external factors are taken into consideration. The study concludes with an overall approach for preservation, sustainability and conservation process of the heritage landscape of Dovecotes [Güvercinlik] of Kayabağ.

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Kayabağ村的鸽舍：景观和建筑特征的评估

摘要 Kayseri-Gesi 的鸽舍是安纳托利亚本土建筑的独特例子。它们被认为是乡村景观的重要元素。建造的目的，这些鸽舍特有的建筑和空间特征，使它们成为全球文化和建筑遗产的重要元素。建在岩石上的鸽舍，仅由相同的岩石提供建筑石块，看起来就像地形本身的形状。这与开塞利所在的卡帕多西亚地区的地质特征有很大关系。在建筑技术和空间组织方面，鸽舍地下和地上部分的巨大差异使它们更加突出。本研究基于在 Kayabağ 鸽舍进行的实地研究。对景观的各个方面进行了研究，并研究了每个鸽舍的位置、地形相互作用、平面和剖面类型、材料和施工技术。考虑了由地质特征引起的结构问题和外部因素引起的恶化。该研究最后提出了 Kayabağ 的 Dovecotes [Güvercinlik] 遗产景观的保护、可持续性和保护过程的整体方法。考虑了由地质特征引起的结构问题和外部因素引起的恶化。该研究最后提出了 Kayabağ 的 Dovecotes [Güvercinlik] 遗产景观的保护、可持续性和保护过程的整体方法。考虑了由地质特征引起的结构问题和外部因素引起的恶化。该研究最后提出了 Kayabağ 的 Dovecotes [Güvercinlik] 遗产景观的保护、可持续性和保护过程的整体方法。