Aerial photos show extent of devastation in Hatay after quakes

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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.

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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