Sinan Aksu
Ayasofya's underground structures to open for visits
The underground marvels of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, encompassing tunnels, vaults, passageways and a three-chamber tomb, are soon to be unveiled for public visits following extensive restoration and cleaning.
Restoration tenders completed for 60 quake-hit historical buildings
The Culture and Tourism Ministry has concluded tenders for the repair and restoration of 60 historical buildings that suffered damage during the devastating twin earthquakes centered in the southern province of Kahramanmaraş.
All quake-hit cultural structures recovered in 3 years
The Culture and Tourism Ministry aims to complete the work regarding all the cultural structures damaged by the Feb. 6 quakes within three years, a senior official has stated.
A large number of historical and cultural structures were damaged in the twin earthquakes that jolted the southern part of the country in early February.