It has the architecture suitable to the Northern Mesopotamian tradition as a typical Islamic city. Other buildings take place around the religious ones and are developed as integrated buildings. Because it has the steppe climate and summers are very hot, the concept of having a yard is very important in the architecture. In Gaziantep manufacturing and trading have gained more importance than agriculture. Many shopping centers were built in the settlements towards to Kozluca and around the castle.
Streets are very narrow and shady.
The traditional Gaziantep houses displaying these features are situated mainly in the town center, in the Eyupogiu, Turktepe, Tepeba , Bostanci and ehrek st Quarters, and also near the Gaziantep Fortress. The baths, which were always a symbol of cleanliness, constituted an essential element of the social life of early times. The city of Gaziantep had poor water resources. In order to prevent the evaporation or loss of water, water was brought to the city through underground canals. Bedestens are long bazaars or markets, with a covered ceiling.