February
06
/ 2023
The catastrophic earthquake of magnitude 7.8 that hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, 2023 has caused horrific loss of life and injuries in 10 cities in the affected region. It has also destroyed a number of historical sites, the most prominent of which is Gaziantep Castle. The castle, with origins dating back nearly 2000 years, collapsed during the earthquake, and stone debris tumbled down the defensive slopes into the local area. The iron railings and retaining wall around the castle also fell. "Some of the bastions in the east, south and southeast parts of the historical Gaziantep Castle in the central Şahinbey district were destroyed by the earthquake, the debris was scattered on the road," reported Turkish state-run news
