# Malatya earthquake reconstruction and restoration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malatya-earthquake-reconstruction-and-restoration > Updated: 2026-08-11T08:33:33.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3. Following the February 2023 earthquakes, reconstruction and restoration efforts in Malatya have progressed through the reopening of key commercial and cultural sites. In July 2026, the Bakırcılar Market and Şire Pazarı reopened after being rebuilt under the “Merkez Çarşı Project.” Managed by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the project included extensive ground reinforcement with thousands of fore piles and the construction of new commercial units with modern amenities like underground parking. In August 2026, the Malatya Archaeology Museum was prepared for reopening after undergoing restoration to repair earthquake damage. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that the project upgraded exhibition halls, administrative units, storage, and landscaping. The 1,350-square-meter facility features chronological and thematic displays, including artifacts from Arslantepe, the Upper Euphrates Basin, and the Darende Maşattepe Tumulus. Simultaneously, religious and community reconstruction continues in the region. In the Darende district of Malatya, the reconstruction of the Balaban Çarşı Mosque has reached approximately 80% completion. Funded by a local association with permission from the Governor’s Office and the Presidency of Religious Affairs, the project has finished the main dome and structural system, though further donations are needed for exterior walls and interior facilities such as a guest house and kitchen complex. However, safety concerns persist in other parts of the province; in Hekimhan, residents report that the damaged spire of the Hafız Mosque remains a safety hazard. ## Claims - Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the completion of restoration and reinforcement work at the Malatya Archaeology Museum. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Malatya Archaeology Museum was damaged during the February 6 earthquakes. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The lower floor displays artifacts from the Arslantepe excavations and coin collections. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The upper floor exhibits artifacts from scientific and rescue excavations in the Upper Euphrates Basin. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A special exhibition area for Akçadağ Arga Höyük and a reconstruction area for the Darende Maşattepe Tumulus have been created. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The museum features 1,350 square meters of indoor space and 1,150 square meters of landscape area. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Turkey continues post-earthquake reconstruction and urban transformation Turkey continues post-earthquake reconstruction and urban transformation, including mosque and mansion restorations, alongside a building collapse during a controlled demolition in Istanbul. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-earthquake-recovery-reconstruction-of-mosques-and-bazaars-continues ### 2026-08-07: Malatya Archaeology Museum reopens after earthquake restoration The Malatya Archaeology Museum, damaged in the February 6 earthquakes, is reopening following comprehensive restoration of its exhibition halls and facilities. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaziantep-signs-protocol-for-nurda-earthquake-museum-and-disaster-awareness-center ### 2026-07-14: Malatya’s historic Bakırcılar Market reopens after earthquake rebuild Malatya’s historic Bakırcılar Market and Şire Pazarı reopened after earthquake reconstruction, featuring reinforced foundations, new shop units and ministerial support, signaling revival of local commerce. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatyas-historic-bakrclar-market-reopens-after-earthquake-rebuild --- Cite as: Malatya earthquake reconstruction and restoration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malatya-earthquake-reconstruction-and-restoration