Abstract:
Purpose
In this study, the settlement located in Koyunpazarı Slope and Hisar (Atpazarı) Square, which has an
important position in the Atpazarı-Koyunpazarı-Samanpazarı area, which is the oldest part of the
Ankara-Ulus Historical City Center, was examined in a way to include Çengelhan and Çukurhan. With
this study, it is aimed to determine the changes and conservation problems in the field and to give
direction to the changes planned for the future in the area.
Design/Methodology/Approach
Analysis and evaluation studies conducted in 1998 have been repeated in the mentioned area.
Research and surveys have been conducted on the number of buildings in the area, the number of
floors, the physical conditions of the buildings, the number of sub-units, types of activities, ownership
status, frequency of purchasing goods, types of transportation, spatial competence, infrastructure
competencies and future expectations of the working population.
Findings
As a result of these studies, the changes and problems occurred in the period from 1998 to 2020 have
been determined. It has been observed that there are serious changes in the area due to cultural
tourism, as in all over the world and in our country. The infrastructural deficiencies are the main
problems identified in the area. Furthermore, it has been observed that the traffic problem has not
been solved completely and also some buildings need repair.
Research Limitations/Implications
The fact that the field of study could not be expanded due to the application of the survey questions
in the field of study in 1998 constitutes the limitations of this study.
Social/Practical Implications
With this study, it is aimed to draw attention to the conservation of the historical environment in
Koyunpazarı Street and Atpazarı Square, which is an important point of the Ulus Historical City
Center, and to create a social awareness about the preservation of the area in question.
Originality/Value
This study is significant as it discusses the conservation problems in one of the oldest areas of Ankara
and aims to give direction to future changes in the field by formulating proposals for the solution of
these problems.
