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Karahantepe Excavation Site Canopy
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Karahantepe Excavation Site Canopy
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Concept
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
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Undisclosed
Istanbul-based architecture and urban design studio Evrenol Architects, in collaboration with Istanbul University, has designed a 6,000-square-metre protective canopy for the site as part of a public project. The proposal responds to the excavation process, archaeological remains, and environmental conditions through a flexible membrane roofing system.
Located within Tek Tek Mountains National Park, approximately 46 kilometres from Şanlıurfa, the Karahantepe Archaeological Site is one of the most significant Neolithic settlements discovered in southeastern Turkey. First identified in 1997, the site contains more than 250 T-shaped monolithic pillars, similar to those found at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Göbeklitepe, to which Karahantepe is considered contemporary.
While sharing similarities with Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe also reveals distinct architectural characteristics, including structures interpreted as early domestic spaces. The site is believed to have played a key role in the transition to settled life, and ongoing excavations continue to expand knowledge of the Neolithic period.
Large structural spans are positioned above the excavated chambers to emphasise key spaces, while column placement is determined by the location of archaeological remains. A grid-based system allows the structure to adapt to the site’s layout and topography without disrupting visual continuity. Visitor circulation is organised along a primary route with secondary paths branching through the excavation area.
Shaped by prevailing wind directions and terrain slope, the canopy integrates ventilation openings and controlled rainwater drainage. The membrane is supported by an arched structural system, enhancing stability while allowing the roof to adapt to the landscape without appearing visually dominant. Its modular configuration enables future expansion in line with the growth of the excavation area.
The selected membrane material allows controlled daylight to illuminate the site while limiting heat transmission, ensuring suitable environmental conditions for both visitors and archaeological remains.
Illuminating the Neolithic transition to settled life, Karahantepe represents a multilayered cultural landscape requiring careful spatial and environmental protection. The proposed canopy safeguards the archaeological heritage while offering a context-sensitive, adaptable and modular architectural solution.
Located within Tek Tek Mountains National Park, approximately 46 kilometres from Şanlıurfa, the Karahantepe Archaeological Site is one of the most significant Neolithic settlements discovered in southeastern Turkey. First identified in 1997, the site contains more than 250 T-shaped monolithic pillars, similar to those found at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Göbeklitepe, to which Karahantepe is considered contemporary.
While sharing similarities with Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe also reveals distinct architectural characteristics, including structures interpreted as early domestic spaces. The site is believed to have played a key role in the transition to settled life, and ongoing excavations continue to expand knowledge of the Neolithic period.
Large structural spans are positioned above the excavated chambers to emphasise key spaces, while column placement is determined by the location of archaeological remains. A grid-based system allows the structure to adapt to the site’s layout and topography without disrupting visual continuity. Visitor circulation is organised along a primary route with secondary paths branching through the excavation area.
Shaped by prevailing wind directions and terrain slope, the canopy integrates ventilation openings and controlled rainwater drainage. The membrane is supported by an arched structural system, enhancing stability while allowing the roof to adapt to the landscape without appearing visually dominant. Its modular configuration enables future expansion in line with the growth of the excavation area.
The selected membrane material allows controlled daylight to illuminate the site while limiting heat transmission, ensuring suitable environmental conditions for both visitors and archaeological remains.
Illuminating the Neolithic transition to settled life, Karahantepe represents a multilayered cultural landscape requiring careful spatial and environmental protection. The proposed canopy safeguards the archaeological heritage while offering a context-sensitive, adaptable and modular architectural solution.
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