On February 7, 2023, CNN news agency reported that two strong earthquakes hit Turkey. has made Gaziantep Castle, an ancient site over 2,000 years old, famous for its history and tourism of Turkey which is on a hill in the middle of Gaziantep in the southeast had collapsed from the tremor
Turkish local media reported that The castle, built in the 2nd century, was badly damaged. Part of the castle’s fort wall and tower collapsed, while many other parts were severely damaged.
In addition, the dome and eastern wall of the Serwani Mosque This important archaeological site dates from the 17th century and is adjacent to the Gaziantep Castle. also collapsed
Turkish archaeologists reveal Gaziantep Castle was originally built as a fortress and watchtower in the Roman era. During the 2nd and 3rd centuries, the castle survived until the time of Emperor Justinian. Byzantine While it is currently open as a museum of heroes and protection of Gaziantep.
Turkey lies on a major fault in the Earth’s crust. There are often earthquakes. But this time, the strongest quake in 84 years killed more than 3,800 people in Turkey and Syria, injured more than 18,000, and tens of thousands more are thought to be trapped under rubble.