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Mimar Sinan's legacy is on its way to UNESCO: The significant project received support from TUBITAK!

The project prepared by Res. Asst. Hazal Türkmen Yazgaç, research assistant at IGU Architecture Department, under the consultancy of Prof. Demet Ulusoy Binan, was deemed worthy of support within the scope of TUBITAK's "1002-A Rapid Support Module". The project, which was prepared under the consultancy of Demet Ulusoy Binan, was found worthy of support within the scope of TUBITAK's "1002-A Rapid Support Module". The project titled "A Study on the Outstanding Universal Value and World Heritage Potential of the Menzil Islamic-Ottoman Social Complexes of the Mimar Sinan Period" took an important step by successfully completing the scientific evaluation process.

IGU Architecture Department Research Assistant Hazal Türkmen Yazgaç's project focuses on the Menzil complexes built by Mimar Sinan, one of the groundbreaking names in the architectural history of the Ottoman Empire, on the Ottoman road network. These complexes, built by Mimar Sinan in a wide geography to meet the basic needs of passengers, have the potential to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a serial heritage.
 
The research offers a critical perspective towards increasing Türkiye's representation on the UNESCO World Heritage List. At the same time, it aims to make Mimar Sinan's Menzil complexes more visible in the international arena. The project re-evaluates the cultural, economic and social dynamics of the past by examining the Ottoman road network and the complexes on this network.
The findings are expected to contribute to today's heritage management and conservation approaches. This important work stands out as a critical step towards promoting Mimar Sinan's legacy at the international level.