
The modern capitalist system spatially expresses its presence and functioning in today’s cities through shopping malls (AVM). In contemporary social structures described as “consumer societies,” these centers have become an inevitable reality of urban life. The great cities of the past, associated with production, now host these massive structures where consumption is concentrated and organized.Ünal Şentürk, "Tüketim Toplumu Bağlamında Boş Zamanların Kurumsallaştırdığı Bir Mekân: Alışveriş Merke
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MeThe ancient city of Metropolis, located in the district of Torbalı in İzmir Province, Türkiye, lies between the villages of Yeniköy and Özbey. It is a significant archaeological site that was continuously inhabited from prehistoric times to the Byzantine period. The city derives its name from “Meter Gallesia,” meaning “Mother Goddess,” and was established on the slopes of Mount Gallesion. Traces of settlement date back to the Neolithic Period, and Metropolis became an important cultural, religio
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