Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Art and Interpretation, cilt.2023, sa.42, ss.58-65, 2023 (Scopus, TRDizin)
One of the important structures among the examples of tangible cultural heritage is water mills, which are rural architectural structures. Water mills are important production sites where wheat and corn, which are basic food sources, are turned into flour or grinded. In addition to being places where grains are ground, mills also attract attention as places where people chat, various purchases are made, and social accumulation is transferred from generation to generation. Folk songs, poems, various folk beliefs and narratives have survived to this day in and around these places. Since his existence, man has tried to meet his needs by taking advantage of the opportunities offered by nature. He invented tools and machines for production purposes; established facilities. Mills are in close relationship with the climate of the regions in which they are located, both in terms of their location and construction materials. There are regions in Anatolia where water mills continue to function, albeit rarely, due to land conditions or other geographical reasons. The mill in Kemaliye district of Erzincan is one of them. The mill building has survived to the present day, largely preserving its originality. It is of particular importance because it is the last mill operating in the district and even the province. In this study, water mills, which are one of the most important examples of folk architecture of our rural cultural heritage, will be evaluated in terms of architecture, on the example of Kemaliye, with reference to their geographical features. It will be focused on what arrangements can be made to protect and keep the mill alive. This mill is of great importance as it continues to function. It has been suggested that landscaping around the mill, which is a rural architectural structure, will contribute to local tourism, and it has been evaluated in terms of its usability.