03:49Syria: 'Damages classified as simple, medium' - Citadel of Aleppo seen in aftermath of deadly earthquakes
The extent of damage to the UNESCO-listed Citadel of Aleppo was seen on Saturday, following the devastating earthquakes in the region.
Footage shows collapsed walls, rubble and the damaged minaret at the historic site.
"This earthquake reminds us of the 1822 earthquake that hit the castle and the old city and caused great damage," said Ahmed Gharab, the Citadel’s director.
"Thank God, these damages, during the last earthquake, are classified as simple and medium. The Ottoman residence building, which includes the castle museum building, also suffered some damage as the southern façade and part of the roof fell off," he explained.
Gharib also reported that a team had been formed to monitor the damage, with another mission from the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums expected to visit.
The deadly Turkey-Syria quakes earlier this month destroyed many buildings across both countries, as well as historical sites like the Citadel, already affected by the conflict in the region.
According to UNESCO, ‘significant damage’ had been identified.
At the time of publication, the combined death toll has exceeded 46,000, with 5,800 of those in Syria.
03:49The extent of damage to the UNESCO-listed Citadel of Aleppo was seen on Saturday, following the devastating earthquakes in the region.
Footage shows collapsed walls, rubble and the damaged minaret at the historic site.
"This earthquake reminds us of the 1822 earthquake that hit the castle and the old city and caused great damage," said Ahmed Gharab, the Citadel’s director.
"Thank God, these damages, during the last earthquake, are classified as simple and medium. The Ottoman residence building, which includes the castle museum building, also suffered some damage as the southern façade and part of the roof fell off," he explained.
Gharib also reported that a team had been formed to monitor the damage, with another mission from the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums expected to visit.
The deadly Turkey-Syria quakes earlier this month destroyed many buildings across both countries, as well as historical sites like the Citadel, already affected by the conflict in the region.
According to UNESCO, ‘significant damage’ had been identified.
At the time of publication, the combined death toll has exceeded 46,000, with 5,800 of those in Syria.