Silahtar Mehmed Ağa Ottoman Primary School
Changes After Construction:
- The building was used as a residence in the 1920s.
- The building remained unused for a long period and fell into a dilapidated condition.
- The basement level was filled with rubble in the 1970s due to surrounding construction; during the restoration process, it was cleared and brought back down to its original level.
- Restoration works were initiated in November 2023 in line with projects approved by the Conservation Board.
- During the restoration, it was determined that the building had no foundation; a well foundation system was implemented at the original level.
- The dome was reinforced internally and externally with carbon fiber material to increase rigidity.
Prominent Features:
- The building is two-story.
- Its wall masonry is in the alternating stone-and-brick technique.
- The upper covering includes a dome and a vaulted roof structure.
- The entrance is through the low-arched doorway at the chamfered northeastern corner.
- The inscription gives the date A.H. 1175 / 1761–62; the section containing the inscription is covered with cement plaster.
