Dağtekin, Emine EkinciTopalan, Mustafa2024-04-242024-04-2420182147-1762https://search.trdizin.gov.tr/yayin/detay/323593https://hdl.handle.net/11468/27985Halfeti is a county of Şanlıurfa Province however it was partly submerged under Birecik Damafter the dam was built. This settlement was titled “Slow City” in the year 2013 and thusbecame the touristic centre of the region with its cultural and natural heritage. Halfeti is amongthe few settlements where the authentic texture is preserved with its small but functionalcourtyard houses made of local stones compatible with the topography and in integrity with theEuphrates River. In this study, the general layout characteristics, plan types, facade patterns,materials and structural systems of traditional Halfeti houses are analysed and preservationsuggestions are presented.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessArticle312354366323593