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Turkey invests 34 billion TL in earthquake zone cultural heritage
Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, has announced significant investments to restore cultural heritage in the 11 provinces affected by the February 6 earthquakes. Total investment for these cultural assets is expected to reach 34 billion TL. To date, over 12.265 billion TL has been utilized for restoration projects through the General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums, with 79 projects already completed and 17 currently ongoing.
In Kahramanmaraş, the restoration of the historic Kahramanmaraş Castle has been completed, and it has officially reopened to visitors. Additionally, five historic mosques—Acemli, Bektutiye, Hacı Veli Bey, Saraçhane, and Şekerli—have been restored and reopened for worship. The Ministry is also supporting the restoration of private registered buildings with grants of up to 5 million TL.
In Samsun, the Kadıköy Urban Transformation Project has commenced its first phase in the İlkadım district. This multi-stage project aims to replace high-risk areas with 2,104 new units, including 1,925 residences and 179 commercial spaces, to improve urban safety and modern living standards.
Entities
Adıyaman · Fırat Görgel · General Directorate of Foundations · Kahramanmaraş · Kahramanmaraş Castle · Mehmet Nuri Ersoy · Ministry of Culture and Tourism · Oktay Yılmaz · Samsun · Samsun Metropolitan Municipality · Yıldırım Municipality · Çorum Municipality
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The General Directorate of Foundations has allocated 22 billion TL for the earthquake zone. www.dunya.com · marassonhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The urban transformation project in Adıyaman's Mara and Musalla neighborhoods has been completed with 1,427 houses and 134 commercial units.
- [● 9 SOURCES] The General Directorate of Cultural Assets and Museums has used over 12.265 billion TL for restoration projects. www.turkgun.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.dunya.com · marassonhaber.com · gazeteyenisoz.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] Total investment for cultural heritage in the 11 earthquake-affected provinces will reach 34 billion TL. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.dunya.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com · www.turkgun.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] 79 restoration projects have been completed in the earthquake-affected provinces. www.mersinhaber.com · www.dunya.com · marassonhaber.com · www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteabc.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Kadıköy Urban Transformation Project in Samsun has begun its first phase with 381 housing units and 40 commercial units. gazeteyenisoz.com · www.gercektaraf.com.tr · www.meydannet.com · www.beyazgundem.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] 17 restoration projects are currently ongoing in the region. www.mersinhaber.com · www.dunya.com · marassonhaber.com · www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteabc.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The remaining 110 cultural assets are targeted for restoration completion by mid-2027. marassonhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Culture Route Festival will be held in 32 cities in 2027. www.gazeteabc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The festival includes a Living Heritage Exhibition at Kahramanmaraş Castle featuring traditional crafts. www.yorumla.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 34 billion TL is being invested in cultural heritage within the earthquake zone. www.gazeteabc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Out of 377 registered works under the responsibility of the General Directorate of Foundations, 209 have been reopened. www.gazeteabc.com