: The study focuses on the "inner core" of Ankara, including the neighborhoods inside the castle walls and their immediate surroundings as they existed in the 1920s.
: The work was motivated by the vanishing nature of these historical areas. Keleş aimed to document their social and economic structures before they were further eroded by modern urbanization. Key Themes and Findings Eski Ankara’da Bir Ећehir Tipolojisi
(A City Typology in Old Ankara) is a seminal monograph by Prof. Dr. Ruşen Keleş , first published in 1971 by Ankara University. It is considered a foundational text for understanding the socio-economic and spatial structure of Ankara's historical core, specifically the area within and around the Ankara Castle walls. Core Focus and Scope : The study focuses on the "inner core"