An Overview to a Collaborative Project for the Conservation of Ottoman Period Wall Paintings in Albania and Türkiye

Aynur Çiftci, Dorina Papa, Drahşan Uğuryol, Lindita Xhanari, Muharrem Deliu and Zeynep Aktaş
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Aynur Çiftci: Yildiz Technical University, Türkiye
Dorina Papa: University of New York Tirana, Albania
Drahşan Uğuryol: Yildiz Technical University, Türkiye
Lindita Xhanari: University of New York Tirana, Albania
Muharrem Deliu: Yildiz Technical University, Turkiye
Zeynep Aktaş: Ondokuz Mayıs University, Türkiye

European Journal of Architecture and Urban Planning, 2025, vol. 4, issue 3, 1-13

Abstract: The bilateral research project “Conservation Problems and Preservation Methods of Wall Paintings in Monumental and Civil Architecture Examples in Albania and Türkiye during the Ottoman Period,” funded by TÜB˙ITAK and AKKSHI (15 April 2023–2015 April 2025), investigates the conservation challenges and preservation strategies for Ottoman-era wall paintings. These artworks, emblematic of the shared cultural heritage of Albania and Türkiye, face significant risks due to environmental factors, material degradation, and inappropriate restoration approaches. The study focuses on key sites in Türkiye (Istanbul, Bursa, and Safranbolu) and in Albania (Tiranë, Berat, Gjirokastër, and Krujë) employing a multidisciplinary methodology that integrates archival research, literature review, on-site surveys, and advanced conservation techniques. The research identifies patterns of artistic composition, deterioration mechanisms, restoration techniques and the impact of past restoration interventions. Results highlight the challenges of balancing authenticity with contemporary conservation practices and emphasize the necessity of culturally sensitive and scientifically informed approaches. Deliverables include scholarly publications, workshops, exhibition, online seminars, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and awareness of Ottoman-era wall paintings. This research not only advances the understanding of conservation methodologies for historic murals but also establishes a replicable framework for preserving shared cultural heritage, fostering resilience, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in heritage conservation.

Keywords: Albania-Türkiye; Conservation; Ottoman period wall paintings; Scientific project (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.24018/ejarch.2025.4.3.51

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