Morphology of traditional markets in Islamic countries based on the theory of transic lost space (Study sample: Zanjan and Istanbul markets)

Since ancient times, especially in Iranian cities, the market has been the main structure of the city and an urban interactive space in important economic, social and political fields. In such a way that it connected at least two main gates of the city, and parallel to that, urban neighborhoods were formed and gave a special order to the city. In recent decades, with the unmeasured development of cities, their physical form has been lost. The basic question of the research is related to how to explain the order of Islamic markets based on transic urban spatial theories. this research aims to provide a proposal to solve the problems caused by this chaotic structure; It has tried to help in the physical regeneration and revitalization of cities, and at the same time, it has increased the comfort and peace of the citizens. In order to study more deeply the morphology of the traditional market, a comparative study has been done between the two markets of Zanjan and Istanbul from two Islamic countries based on the theory of the transic lost space. This research was in the form of combined methods (historical-analytical and comparative) and the data collection tool used in the theoretical foundations section was in the form of library studies. The results of the research indicate that a market in the traditional cities of Iran acted like an urban armature and had the role of ordering and placing important urban elements such as mosques, schools, baths, etc. In addition to these, the market in Iran is a large complex that has other small subcategories such as hosseiniyehs, mosques, takayas, baths, caravanserais, etc., while Turkish markets do not have a predetermined geometric shape and are without Planning has grown only with the development of the city and the needs of the people, and in parallel, caravanserais, khans, shops, etc. have been built, and the result is a disorderly plan for the market. The results of this research can provide solutions for urban designers and architects in recreating urban routes and revitalizing neighborhoods.