Meet Antioquía

A historic city.

Antioquia, strategic area

Strategically located at the crossroads of the cultures of the East and the West, it is located in the province of Hatay, in southern Turkey.

Antioquia: Mixture of cultures and Cradle of Christianity.

A look at the historical and cultural significance of the city.

Antioquia was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire, and was notably known as the place where followers of Jesus were first called “Christians”. His influence on Christianity is unmatched; it was an important center for the propagation of Christian doctrine and was the seat of numerous ecclesiastical councils.

In addition, Antioquia was known for its astounding cultural and religious diversity, a melting pot where Greek, Roman, Persian, Jewish, and Christian traditions intertwined. This is reflected in the myriad of historical and architectural artifacts found there, including priceless Roman and Byzantine mosaics, which featured a unique mix of styles and themes.

Antioquia: Mixture of cultures and Cradle of Christianity.

A look at the historical and cultural significance of the city.

Antioquia was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire, and was notably known as the place where followers of Jesus were first called “Christians”. His influence on Christianity is unmatched; it was an important center for the propagation of Christian doctrine and was the seat of numerous ecclesiastical councils.

In addition, Antioquia was known for its astounding cultural and religious diversity, a melting pot where Greek, Roman, Persian, Jewish, and Christian traditions intertwined. This is reflected in the myriad of historical and architectural artifacts found there, including priceless Roman and Byzantine mosaics, which featured a unique mix of styles and themes.

Economically before the earthquake, Antioch played a central role on the Silk Road, serving as an important center for trade between East and West. The city was famous for its rich textile industry and for being a transshipment point for a variety of goods, from spices to jewelry.

Antioquia,

epicenter of the earthquake

A destroyed city and thousands of homeless families.

The city has been devastated by the worst cataclysm in the last 100 years.

On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and 7.6 devastated the Hatay region, killing more than 60,000 people and affecting 15 million.

More than 300,000 buildings were destroyed or severely damaged in the earthquakes. Virtually the entirety of the historic city of Antioquia has disappeared in the rubble. More than 3 million people have had to be relocated and 1.6 million have begun to live in temporary housing settlements with limited access to basic services such as health, water and sanitation.

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