Historic Landmarks Crumbled as Twin Quakes Rock Türkiye
A double seismic strike measuring 7.8 magnitude each shattered southern Türkiye on February 6, 2023, flattening parts of Antakya – home to landmarks like the 4th-century BCE ancient city of Antioch. Footage from CGTN Stringer Neyran Elden reveals heartbreaking scenes: the Ulu mosque’s collapsed dome, churches reduced to brick piles, and the old parliament building lying in ruins. 💔
Rescue Teams Rally Amidst Rubble
Over 72 hours after the disaster, international crews combed debris for survivors. 'Every second counts,' Elden reported, as thermal cameras and sniffer dogs worked nonstop. Meanwhile, residents mourned the loss of their city’s 2,300-year legacy – now resembling a 'post-apocalyptic movie set.' 🚨👷♂️
Why It Matters
Antakya’s cultural mosaic – where mosques and churches stood side-by-side – symbolized centuries of coexistence. The destruction has left historians and locals grieving what one called 'a library of human history turned to dust.' 📜⚱️
