3 religions touched by massive earthquake in ancient Antakya
The Turkish city known for its rich history and multifaith heritage faces the challenge of rebuilding after losing centuries-old sacred sites.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
(Antakya, Turkey) Centuries-old places of worship in Antakya, an ancient Turkish city, were destroyed in less than two minutes during the recent earthquakes, leaving many of the city’s residents in despair. Antakya, a cradle of civilization, is known for its rich history and is home to three of the world’s major monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The damage was particularly severe in Antakya, which is prone to earthquakes.
One of the country’s oldest mosques, the Habib-i Najjar Mosque, built in the seventh century CE on a pagan temple dating back to the Roman period, was reduced to rubble. Now, only parts of its walls remain intact.
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The Turkish city known for its rich history and multifaith heritage faces the challenge of rebuilding after losing centuries-old sacred sites.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
(Antakya, Turkey) Centuries-old places of worship in Antakya, an ancient Turkish city, were destroyed in less than two minutes during the recent earthquakes, leaving many of the city’s residents in despair. Antakya, a cradle of civilization, is known for its rich history and is home to three of the world’s major monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The damage was particularly severe in Antakya, which is prone to earthquakes.
One of the country’s oldest mosques, the Habib-i Najjar Mosque, built in the seventh century CE on a pagan temple dating back to the Roman period, was reduced to rubble. Now, only parts of its walls remain intact.
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-734232