Aerial photos show extent of devastation in Hatay after quakes
The 700-year-old Virgin Mary Orthodox Church is among the destroyed buildings in the southern city.
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One of the cities that were worst affected by the February 6 earthquakes, Hatay was struck by a fresh 6.4 earthquake yesterday (February 20).
Helicopter photos from the city's Antakya and Defne districts show the extent of the destruction in the city.
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The photos show that there were many historical buildings, including churches, synagogues and mosques among he damaged buildings.
The 700-year-old Virgin Mary Orthodox Church, the İskenderun Latin Catholic Church, the Antakya Protestant Church, and the Habib-I Neccar Mosque are among the historical buildings that were severely damaged.
The Virgin Mary Church
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