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Gaziantep, has a rich cultural layer from past to present. Gaziantep churches occupies an important place among the structures that have survived from the cultural layer. The churches lost their function and deteriorated over time, three of them are located in the city center and one is located in Nizip. Different functions have been given to each of these churches in different periods by local governments in order to reintegrate them into life and pass them on to future generations. Nowadays, three churches in the city center continue to function as public spaces, while the church in Nizip is idle. In this article; Current conservation practices for Surp Asdvadzadzin Church, St. Bedros Church, Kendirli Church, Fevkani Church located in Nizip district in Gaziantep city center; It has been studied in the context of “re-functionalisation”. It is aimed to evaluate and compare the new functions given to these churches and the tangible, intangible values of the buildings (user group, location, physical condition of the building, etc.) in the light of on-site research. With this comparison, it is aimed to evaluate the livability of the given functions in terms of their suitability for modern living conditions and a sustainable conservation approach.

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