Review of the development and change of Tripoli bazaar in Lebanon

Bazaars in Islamic cities are one of the most important indicators of the development of Islamic civilization and have played an important role in the development of cities. Despite the morphological and demographic changes of cities in time and various disasters they have encountered, there are many important reasons for the survival of these historical bazaars, some of which have survived today. Within the scope of the thesis, the importance and basic characteristics of historical bazaars in Islamic cities are defined, the elements that threaten the sustainability of the bazaars and their social, socio-economic and physical aspects are examined. The historical Tripoli bazaar in Lebanon started to develop in the 14th century during the Mamluk period, and increased its vitality gradually during the Ottoman Period in the 16th century. The Tripoli bazaar has common features with other historical bazaars in Islamic cities. The bazaar has been the focus of commercial and social activities for centuries and has played an important role in maintaining the vitality of the city center. Although it still exists and is still alive, it is observed that the importance of the bazaar is gradually decreasing due to various reasons and this situation is thought to pose a threat to the survival of the Tripoli bazaar in the future. For this purpose, bazaars in Islamic cities with similar characteristics to Tripoli bazaar were examined in terms of architectural planning and sustainability. Within the scope of the thesis, the urban and architectural development of Tripoli and the development of the Tripoli bazaar have been examined. Various maps and architectural drawings in different scales, and photographs are used in the study.