: Keleş frames the history of the castle-top (kale içi) area as the "unchanging heart" of the city, essential for establishing a "bond of love" between residents and their urban history. Publication History Eski Ankara'da Bir Şehir Tipolojisi - Ruşen Keleş
: The book analyzes the "urban fabric" and "land use patterns" of Old Ankara, often cited alongside historical maps like the 1924-25 Lörcher Plan and the 1932 Jansen Plan. Eski Ankara’da Bir Ећehir Tipolojisi
: It highlights how spatial organization in Old Ankara reflected social hierarchies, contrasting these traditional areas with the emerging "slum" (gecekondu) regions and the "New City" (Yenişehir) development. : Keleş frames the history of the castle-top
: The study focuses on the "inner core" of Ankara, including the neighborhoods inside the castle walls and their immediate surroundings as they existed in the 1920s. : The study focuses on the "inner core"
: The work was motivated by the vanishing nature of these historical areas. Keleş aimed to document their social and economic structures before they were further eroded by modern urbanization. Key Themes and Findings
: Keleş develops a spatial schema that categorizes these historical neighborhoods based on the resident population's professions, income levels, education, and the quality of their residences.
(A City Typology in Old Ankara) is a seminal monograph by Prof. Dr. Ruşen Keleş , first published in 1971 by Ankara University. It is considered a foundational text for understanding the socio-economic and spatial structure of Ankara's historical core, specifically the area within and around the Ankara Castle walls. Core Focus and Scope
