The earthquake, with magnitudes of seven.7 and seven.6, centered in Kahramanmaraş, had brought on vital injury and destruction to historic buildings. Following the earthquake, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye undertook efforts for the right restoration and strengthening of those constructions consistent with their authentic varieties.
The restoration of 21 artifacts
Efforts to restore the broken constructions have been accelerated by the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage and Museums and the General Directorate of Foundations. As a part of the continued works, funding has been allotted for a complete of 21 artifacts, together with 8 administrative buildings, 6 museums, and seven castles, and the restoration processes have been accomplished. Birol İnceciköz, the Acting General Director of Cultural Heritage and Museums, said that the restorations for 4 museums and 1 fort have been nonetheless in progress. He added, “Based on the classifications of slightly damaged, moderately damaged, heavily damaged, and collapsed, reinforcement and restoration/reconstruction projects for immovable cultural assets are prepared in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the scientific advisory board and are approved by the relevant conservation board. Accordingly, the artifacts are being strengthened, repaired, and reconstructed.”
Sinan Aksu, the General Director of Foundations, additionally talked about that that they had accomplished the restoration processes for 60 artifacts and said, “As a part of this, the first artifacts to undergo restoration include Abdülkadir Ağa Mosque, Fatih Paşa Mosque and Tomb, Arasta Mosque, Ulu Mosque, Fatikli Mosque, and Rum Catholic Church.”
Among the artifacts for which the restoration has been carried out are Şanlıurfa Harran Castle, Şanlıurfa Harran Ulu Mosque, Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep Castle, Diyarbakır E Type Prison Museum and Cultural Area, Diyarbakır City Walls, Hatay City Museum, Malatya Atatürk House Museum, Adıyaman Kahta Castle, Diyarbakır Saint George Church, and Çardaklı Bath.
He warned once more for Istanbul.
Once once more, Professor Dr. Naci Görür, a member of the Science Academy and a geoscientist, issued warnings for Istanbul. Following the latest 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Kozan district of Adana, he said, “We expect a minimum magnitude of 7.2 and a maximum magnitude of 7.6 earthquake to occur within the Marmara region, specifically along the northern branch of the North Anatolian Fault. Various branches are already present there, and we anticipate their rupture. The earthquake threat in Istanbul is severe, and there is no change in this situation. As we have consistently emphasized, it is crucial to prepare Istanbul for the earthquake with a sense of urgency and mobilization. The approaching earthquake in Istanbul is certain. Previous studies indicated a 62 percent probability of a significant earthquake occurring within 30 years starting from the 1999 earthquakes, and it was emphasized that this event could happen at any moment. Now, approximately 23-24 years have passed since then, and it leads me to believe that the likelihood of such an earthquake is becoming even more worrisome. Additionally, considering the ongoing 2.5 centimeters stress increase in the northern branch of the North Anatolian Fault every year and the accumulated stress on the Anatolian Fault Zone due to previous major earthquakes in Türkiye, this situation cannot be prolonged for much longer.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
