Architecture
Kurtuluş Caddesi
Antakya, Hatay
A historic axis tracing the colonnaded main street of ancient Antakya; heavily damaged in the earthquake, with EU-supported restoration ongoing.
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Its story
Kurtuluş Caddesi runs close to the route of the colonnaded street said to have had the world's first street lighting in the Roman period. Along the street stood the Habib-i Neccar Mosque, the synagogue, churches and stone houses with courtyards. In the 2023 earthquakes, about 1.5 kilometers of historic fabric was seriously damaged. Within a project carried out with European Union support, the faithful repair of facades and registered buildings is ongoing.
Key facts
- Photo
- The photo dates from before the earthquake (before 6 February 2023); the area may look different today.
- Length
- About 1.5 km of historic fabric
- Status
- Post-earthquake restoration ongoing — confirm before visiting. Work is ongoing within an EU-supported restoration project.
Location
36.20050, 36.16450
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/t%C3%BCrkiye/restoration-hatay%E2%80%99s-kurtulu%C5%9F-street-eu-support_en | https://hurriyetdailynews.com/ancient-illuminated-street-to-be-unearthed-106284