Prof. Dr. Anar AZIZSOY, Head of the Department of Art History at Karabük University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, participated in the Science Days organized by the Kastamonu City History Museum, where he shared the results of his scholarly research on the Turkish period in Kastamonu.
Within the scope of the event, Prof. Dr. AZIZSOY delivered a presentation entitled “Turkish Period Studies in Kastamonu: Findings, Assessments, and Observations.” In his talk, he discussed recent archaeological, architectural, and art historical investigations conducted in Kastamonu and its surroundings, with particular emphasis on the identification and documentation of 14th-century Turkish settlements.
Prof. Dr. AZIZSOY also addressed ongoing research and restoration-oriented studies carried out in the vicinity of the Mahmut Bey Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site. He underlined that these studies aim not only to preserve individual monuments but also to reveal the broader settlement pattern and spatial organization of the Turkish-Islamic period in the region. The findings, he noted, contribute significantly to a deeper understanding of the urban and architectural development of Kastamonu during the Candaroğlu Principality and the early Ottoman era.
Highlighting the importance of scientific documentation and conservation, Prof. Dr. AZIZSOY emphasized that interdisciplinary research methods play a crucial role in safeguarding cultural heritage and reconstructing the historical continuity of Anatolian Turkish settlements. He further stated that such studies provide valuable insights into the transformation of settlement structures and cultural identity in northern Anatolia.
The event attracted considerable interest from academics, researchers, and local history enthusiasts, contributing to the enhancement of scholarly awareness regarding Kastamonu’s Turkish-period heritage and urban history.