نشریه علمی
نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
گروه معماری منظر، دانشکدۀ معماری، دانشکدگان هنرهای زیبا، دانشگاه تهران، ایران.
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Yazd, a city with rich historical and cultural heritage, developed within a harsh desert climate and faces shortages of natural resources, particularly water and vegetation. This environment has elevated certain natural elements such as water and cypress beyond their biological roles, granting them a significant meaning in shaping public-ritual spaces. This study aims to investigate the ontological significance of water and cypress in forming Yazd’s public-ritual spaces through an examination of three key sites: Cham Fire Temple, Mehrpadin Grand Mosque, and Vaqt-o-sā’at Square. This study employed a qualitative approach based on ontological analysis and used document analysis and field observation methods. Findings show that water and cypress serve more than just biological or aesthetic purposes; as essential elements, they hold meaningful roles in the spatial structure, collective memory, and lived experience of Yazd’s residents. Water, symbolizing purity and life-giving qualities, alongside cypress, representing immortality and connection to the spiritual realm, contribute to the creation of places with existential depth. These elements act as conduits for sacred meaning, elevating spaces from mere functionality to existential and cultural significance. The research also indicates that fully understanding these ontological connections is essential to grasping the complete meaning of Yazd’s public-ritual spaces.
کلیدواژهها English
