Coverage dated February 5, 2023

Turkey earthquake damages ancient Gaziantep Castle, dating back 2,000 years

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The Gaziantep Castle, an archaeological site, dates back to the Roman empire.

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Fox News
Turkey earthquake destroys portions of Roman-era Gaziantep Castle (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 5, 2023
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The ancient and historic Gazientep Castle, which was first built in Turkey in the second century, has been damaged by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
CBS News
Turkey earthquake damages ancient Gaziantep Castle, dating back 2,000 years (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 5, 2023
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The Gaziantep Castle, an archaeological site, dates back to the Roman empire.
The Guardian
Fears for ancient sites after earthquake destroys parts of Gaziantep Castle (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 5, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Photographs show stones from walls of Roman-era building in Turkey have cascaded down its side
NPR
A Turkish castle that withstood centuries of invasions is damaged in the earthquake (opens NPR)
Published Feb 5, 2023
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Gaziantep Castle in southeastern Turkey dates back to the Hittite Empire and in modern times has been a museum and tourist attraction. Parts of the building were destroyed by Monday's earthquake.
Newsweek
Turkey earthquake: Gaziantep Castle—dating back to Roman Empire—collapses (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 5, 2023
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The castle was leveled after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the region, destroying hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,000 people.