A preliminary research to develop a guideline for the prevention of architectural heritage against earthquake risks

Earthquakes are the most devastating and abrupt natural disaster that the cultural heritage is exposed to. Thus, disaster management policies have to be developed in accordance with the cultural heritage policies in order to mitigate the risk of loss and damage of cultural heritage. Therefore, this study aims to put forth the current situation about the legislative regulations and the projects that has or had been carried out concerning the disaster management and cultural heritage in Turkey. The national situation was discussed in comparison with the international studies aiming to put forward a preliminary research that could be a base while developing the risk assessment guidelines for cultural heritage in Turkey.