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39. It is pointed out in the passage that Ahlat stonework
38. - 40. soruları aşağıdaki parçaya göre cevaplayınız. is significant because it ----.
A) has recently come to be seen as a traditional art
In 2022, traditional Ahlat stonework was added to the
List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent form
Safeguarding. It is a craft that involves the extraction, B) is exclusively used in the construction of religious
shaping, and decoration of volcanic stones mined from the buildings
foothills of Mount Nemrut in Türkiye. Craftspeople, known C) represents the artistic heritage and cultural identity
as stone masters, use hand-held tools to shape these of the region
stones through techniques such as scraping, engraving, D) has been a major economic driver for the local
and carving to produce beautiful designs. These designs community
often incorporate organic, geometric, and calligraphic
patterns that reflect the rich artistic traditions of the area. E) is produced using advanced machinery that can
In addition to being used in the construction of buildings shape the stones
like houses, mosques, and bridges, Ahlat stonework is also
used in the creation of artefacts such as tombstones and
fountains. Despite its cultural importance, Ahlat stonework
faces challenges due to demographic changes and the
adoption of modern construction methods, which threaten
its survival. Efforts are being made to preserve this unique
craft by encouraging the youth to learn and continue the
practice, ensuring it is passed down through generations
and remains a part of the community’s identity.

38. It is clearly stated in the passage that Ahlat 40. According to the passage, Ahlat stonework is
stonework ----. primarily endangered by ----.

A) includes designs that contain plants, animals, A) the decline in traditional artistic skills among stone
shapes, or decorative handwriting masters
B) has been modernised through the use of carving B) changes in population dynamics and contemporary
tools building techniques
C) involves the utilisation of automated machinery to C) an increase in the popularity of different building
extract volcanic stones materials
D) is preserved by restricting its practice to local D) the scarcity of volcanic stones that are only mined
artisans from Mount Nemrut
E) focuses mainly on the method of scraping rather E) a lack of interest from the international art
than carving or engraving community

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