Ancient castle used by Romans and Byzantines destroyed in Turkey earthquake

Ancient castle used by Romans and Byzantines destroyed in Turkey earthquake

Daily Current Affairs / Ancient castle used by Romans and Byzantines destroyed in Turkey earthquake

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Category : International Published on: February 09 2023

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The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has badly damaged Gaziantep Castle, a historic site and tourist attraction in southeastern Turkey.
The castle collapsed during the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in the early hours of February 6.
Gaziantep Castle was fortified during the Roman Empire and expanded under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century.
The castle is unique for its irregular shape and 12 towers (it was surrounded by a moat at one point, too).
It most recently served as the site of a new museum, Gaziantep Defense Heroism Panorama and Museum, which teaches about the castle’s role in the defense of the city in a war against French forces in the early 20th century.

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