Author(s)

D. Altunbas & U. Alptekin

Abstract

Cumalıkızık is a historical place that has very old, typical ancient streets and houses near Bursa city in the region of the northwest part of Turkey. This paper discusses the policy on the cultural and historical heritage of Turkey with this sample within the sustainable point of view. The main purpose of this study is to introduce this village’s social, historical and architectural characteristics and the problems of conservation policy in Turkey. Cultural and natural heritage regulations in the aspects of sustainability within the Ottoman village Cumalıkızık will be examined. This paper implies the importance of international financial aid and the role of Non-Governmental Organizations for the susta

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