Turkey's historic city of Antakya, known in Roman and medieval times as Antioch, has been flattened by powerful earthquakes in the past – and rebuilt itself
- Written by Christine Shepardson, Professor and Head, Department of Religious Studies, University of Tennessee
A view of the destruction in Antakya, Turkey, caused by the recent earthquake. AP Photo/Hussein MallaTens of thousands have died and millions have become homeless in southern Turkey and northern Syria after the massive 7.8 earthquake that struck on Feb. 6, 2023. But the ancient Turkish city of Antakya, known in Roman and medieval times as Antioch,...
