Construction hoarding board designs for Yedikule Fortress restoration works
The story of the fortress began in the early 5th century by II.Theodosios, who strengthened the Byzantine walls and built a magnificent gate here. In the 14th century, this place was turned into a castle with the walls built around, and the magnificent gate was gradually reduced in size to increase security. Then, Fatih Sultan Mehmet added 3 more towers to the 4 towers in this castle, completing the seven towers. And here is fortress with seven towers: "Yedikule Hisarı"
Until today, this giant historical building has been used as a storage, prison, district, garden, school and other functions. In 2020, restoration works started. People visits the fortress, in the same time restoration works continues.
I designed informative hoarding boards for restoration areas of the fortress
1- Timeline design "From Byzantium to Today"
2- The Golden Gates "Porta Aurea"
3- Reconstruction of Fatih Masjid
and for towers, stairs and entrance door
Timeline designs
for depicting history of Yedikule Fortress and Porta Aurea, with old photos, gravures, paintings and with art history reports
Design for reconstruction area of Fatih Masjid
Design for the Golden Gates
Design for entrance and towers
I redrawn an old picture depicting Yedikule Fortress in a fairy-tale atmosphere (unknown artist, probably 18-19th century). We exhibited this illustration in various parts of the fortress, with the idea that it reflects the history and spirit of the fortress very well.
Photos: www.fatih.bel.tr