نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشکده هنر و معماری، دانشگاه یزد، یزد، ایران
2 عضو هیات علمی دانشکده هنر و معماری دانشگاه یزد
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
موضوعات
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
Waqf, as one of the most enduring cultural and social institutions in Islamic civilization, has consistently played a fundamental role in the formation and continuity of urban life in Iran. Based on this premise, the present study seeks to identify and analyze the influence of the philanthropic intentions and the religious, social, and economic perspectives of benefactors (waqifs) on the organization of the physical and social structure of the city of Yazd during the 8th century AH. Through this approach, the study aims to clarify the position of the waqf institution in the spatial development of the city. The significance of this research lies in the fact that a precise reinterpretation of this historical model can provide a scientific basis for the revitalization of historic urban fabrics and the formulation of sustainable urban planning strategies. Furthermore, it introduces a localized model of the interconnection between cultural institutions and sustainable development—rooted in Islamic-Iranian values—to the international discourse on urbanism. In response to the central research question—what role did the waqf institution play in shaping the spatial structure and organization of the city of Yazd in the 8th century AH?—this study is based on the hypothesis that waqf played a decisive role in directing physical development and strengthening the socio-cultural structure of the city, such that the spatial organization of Yazd emerged in direct relation to the type and distribution of endowed properties. Methodologically, this research adopts a descriptive-analytical and historical-interpretive approach. Data were collected through library sources, historical documents and field observations. The impact of endowed properties on the urban spatial network was examined through the analysis of their spatial relationships. The findings indicate that during the 8th century AH, benefactors contributed significantly to the spatial organization of Yazd by establishing qanats and public-benefit structures. These endowments played a crucial role in meeting the religious, educational, healthcare, and service needs of society. Over the centuries, the continuity of the waqf tradition has been one of the key factors in the dynamism, growth, and expansion of Yazd. Moreover, the waqf institution can be regarded as a major factor in the preservation and survival of a considerable number of 8th-century AH structures.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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