ELAZIĞ’DA ABİD AĞA KONAĞI

Turkish planed houses can be put into four groups.Those that are without halls, the ones which have outside halls, the ones that have inner halls and the ones that have middle halls. The houses may have different plans and materials according to the area they are built. The Elazığ houses have been condensed in the quarters of İzzet Paşa, Aksaray, Kızalay and Nail Bey. These houses have especially been constructed with inner and outside hall style. The courtyard that is surrounded with walls is behind the house. The first stroy of the houses which are usually two storied is used as a stable, warehouse or store-room and the second store is used as a living flat. Big stones being used in the enterance of the house is a speciality belonging to this area. The houses which were built on stones are of air dried bricks fort the middle walls.The Abid Ağa residence is in Kızılay Parish, Kazım Karabekir Street at number 63 rd. Accordig to incription it was built in 1903. It is three storied and is a typical Elazığ house with its iner building and place materials, with its hall and courtyard. The enterance of the house is used as a store-room, stable and store. The first floor is used for the reception of the male visitors and the second floor is used for the reception of the female visitors.The portions all otted to the ladies and gentlemen are of the external surface planing. Except for the bay window the residence is very simple planned. The first flor has an adorned fireplace with flower and leaf motives in the room that faces southeast.