GEÇ ANTİK DÖNEMDEN GÜNÜMÜZE HAH (ANITLI) KÖYÜ’NÜN SÜRYANİ ORTODOKS DİNİ YAPILARI VE KORUNMA DURUMLARI

This study analyses the architectural features, historical development and conservation processes of the Syriac religious buildings in the village of Hah (Anıtlı) in the Midyat district of Mardin. Mor Sarkis and Mor Bakos Monastery, Mor Shmuel Church, Mor Sobo (Saba) Cathedral and Virgin Mary Monastery which are discussed within the scope of the study, draw attention as important buildings belonging to the early Christian period. These buildings, together with their construction techniques, architectural details and the changes they have undergone over time, play an important role in the evolution of Syriac Orthodox religious architecture. The research evaluates the current conditions of these buildings and reveals the effects of the restorations on their structural integrity and historical identity. The analyses emphasise the necessity of interventions in accordance with international restoration regulations and principles for the conservation of buildings. Moreover, these religious buildings, which represent the cultural and historical fabric of the region, should be considered as part of not only a local but also a universal cultural heritage. The findings of the study serve as a reference for the conservation and restoration of other Assyrian religious buildings in the region and aim to shed light on future academic/scientific studies and conservation projects. Preserving and transferring these religious buildings in Anıtlı Village, which provides important architectural and archaeological data, to future generations is of great importance for the sustainability of cultural heritage.