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Protection and Visit Ethics in İznik Hipoje
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Protection and Visit Ethics in İznik Hipoje

August 27, 20261 min readIznik Expedition Team

Evaluate picture surfaces in the underground tomb with the correct expectations of rural location and sensitive protection conditions.

In this article3
  1. 01Underground space
  2. 02Micronic
  3. 03Rural route

Hypoje is one of the most sensitive heritage areas of İznik due to the tomb architecture and wall paintings protected under the soil. It should not always be considered like an open exhibition space.

Access conditions may vary according to protection work. It is the main principle of not to enter indoor areas and use flash on painting surfaces.

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01

Underground space

The plan of the grave room shows the concept of death of the era of the relationship with the architecture of niches and pictures; view the visuals from the safe distance.

02

Micronic

Moisture, temperature and visitor movement can affect wall pictures. Barrier and capacity limits have to protect the work not to reduce experience.

Image from Micronic section
03

Rural route

Check the road status and private ownership limits in advance while Abdulvahap Tepesi, Berber Rock and hypojeyi are planning the same day.

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