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Anatolia's first mosque heavily destroyed
10 February 2023 00:00 GMT
The devasting earthquake in Turkey and Syria has destroyed significant historic and archaeological sites.
Among the losses to Turkey's rich heritage, is the centuries-old Habibi Neccar Mosque, located in Antakya, one of the worst-affected cities.
The mosque is reported to be the oldest in Anatolia, with some records dating the original building to the mid-7th century, when it was built following the Muslim conquest of the city - then known as Antioch - on the location of a Roman temple and a later church.
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Turkey earthquake: Anatolia's first mosque heavily destroyed
