Özet:

Natural stones; It is the oldest building material used from the first ages to the present day. In the past, the ease of access to local materials, their ability to be processed and applied with traditional methods made natural materials preferable. Stone has been used both as a carrier and as an ornamental element in the building because it is a durable material that does not harm nature, is recyclable, has visual beauty and is durable. Natural stones, the use of which is increasing today; It is still used in construction, flooring, sculpture, urban furniture, road pavement, curbstone and decorative ornaments. The use of natural stone in landscape architecture works is preferred in terms of being durable, aesthetic and natural material compared to other materials. In this research, the characteristics and processing of Urfa stone, which is the local material of the region, in the city of Şanlıurfa, its use in the historical process, its use in landscape architecture and its application areas were examined. Urfa stone applications within the traditional urban texture of Şanlıurfa have been determined in situ, their usage purposes have been examined, and the reasons for preference compared to other building materials have been emphasized. As a result of the study; It has been concluded that with the emphasis on the use of Urfa stone in the landscape works carried out in the city of Şanlıurfa, more identity places will be formed in the historical city center and it will have positive socioeconomic and cultural effects.

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