Evaluation of the Condition of Antakya (Antioch) Urban Site after the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake

Abstract

Throughout history, many cultural heritage buildings worldwide have been severely damaged by earthquakes and even faced the risk of destruction. On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.7, centered in Pazarcık and 7.6 in Elbistan, occurred in Kahramanmaraş Province. This study examines the registered buildings in the Antakya urban conservation area after these earthquakes. Within the scope of the study, 250 registered buildings in the area were examined, and their post-earthquake conditions were determined. The city of Antakya is a unique city that has been home to many civilizations due to its location in the historical process it has undergone; it has been kneaded with various religious, ethnic, and cultural richness of these civilizations and reflects the cultural diversity and layeredness created by history. For this reason, it is thought that it is very important to determine the post-earthquake conditions of these buildings, which have an important place in the city's identity.