PARIS, Feb 7, Anastasia Ivanova UNESCO will involve its experts to assess the damage caused to the historic fortress of Gaziantep in Turkey and the citadel of Aleppo in Syria as a result of the earthquake, said the press attache of the organization, Tom Mallar.
The historic Gaziantep Fortress in Turkey and Aleppo Citadel in Syria, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, were hit by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake on Monday morning. According to UNESCO, the Gaziantep fortress is not included in the organization's World Heritage List.
«UNESCO will involve its experts together with its partners, such as ICOMOS (International Council for the Conservation of Monuments and Sites — ed.) to compile an accurate assessment of damage from the purpose of quickly protecting and stabilizing these facilities,» the organization's spokesman said.
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An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred on Monday night in the Turkish province of Kahramanmarash.
The epicenter of the tremors was 27 kilometers from Gaziantep, whose population exceeds one million people.
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The epicenter of the earthquake was located 27 kilometers from Gaziantep, which has a population of over a million people.
Three dozen aftershocks followed, the most powerful being 6.6 magnitude.
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Three dozen aftershocks followed, the most powerful being magnitude 6.6.
In Syria, the historical center of Aleppo was badly damaged. Tremors were also felt in Beirut and Iraq.
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The historical center in Syria was badly damaged Aleppo. Tremors were also felt in Beirut and Iraq.
"The walls in our apartment cracked, we are now thinking of looking for a new home. There is severe destruction in Latakia,” said a Syrian resident.
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"The walls in our apartment cracked, we are now thinking of looking for a new home. There is severe destruction in Latakia,” a Syrian resident said.
Thousands of buildings were destroyed in different cities. The photo shows a family near their home after the earthquake in Turkey.
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In different cities thousands of buildings destroyed. The photo shows a family near their home after the earthquake in Turkey.
More than two thousand people became victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
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Earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria have become more than two thousand people.
It is still impossible to predict the number of deaths, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan admitted.
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Predicting the death toll is still impossible, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan admitted.
Erdogan called this earthquake the biggest natural disaster for Turkey since 1939.
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Erdogan named this earthquake is the largest natural disaster for Turkey since 1939.
The Syrian Ministry of Defense mobilizes all its units and formations to help the victims and eliminate the consequences of the emergency.
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The Syrian Ministry of Defense is mobilizing all its units and formations to help the victims and eliminate the consequences of the emergency.
Many countries expressed their condolences to Syria and Turkey and offered assistance.
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Many countries expressed condolences to Syria and Turkey and offered assistance.
Ministry of Emergency Situations Russia announced its readiness to send two planes with rescuers to Turkey.
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The Russian Emergencies Ministry announced its readiness to send two planes with rescuers to Turkey.
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An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred on Monday night in the Turkish province of Kahramanmarash.
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Epicenter of tremors was located 27 kilometers from Gaziantep, whose population exceeds a million people.
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Three dozen aftershocks followed, the most powerful one with a magnitude of 6.6.
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In Syria, the historical center of Aleppo was badly damaged. Tremors were also felt in Beirut and Iraq.
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"The walls in our apartment cracked, we are now thinking of looking for a new home. There is severe destruction in Latakia,” a Syrian resident said.
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Thousands of buildings were destroyed in different cities. The photo shows a family near their home after the earthquake in Turkey.
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More than two thousand people became victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
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It is still impossible to predict the death toll, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged.
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Erdogan called this earthquake the biggest natural disaster for Turkey since 1939.
10 out of 12< p>The Syrian Ministry of Defense is mobilizing all its units and formations to help the victims and eliminate the consequences of the emergency.
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Many countries expressed their condolences to Syria and Turkey and offered assistance.
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The Russian Emergencies Ministry announced its readiness to send two aircraft with rescuers to Turkey.