Investigation of The Historical and Cultural Buildings of Kilis Province Affected by The Current Earthquakes

Abstract

According to historical earthquake research data, it is known that Kahramanmaraş and the surrounding provinces were exposed to extremely destructive earthquakes. The earthquakes dated February 6, 2023 occurred in the junction area of three tectonically critical plates called the "Kahramanmaraş Triple Joint" of the Eastern Anatolian Fault. Recent earthquakes show that reinforcement projects in historical structures are more important than restoration in terms of protecting historical heritage. It is very important that the reinforcement and restoration projects of these works, which are the common heritage of human history, are both original and robust. In this study, examples of historical structures such as mansions and mosques, with different degrees of damage in Kilis province under the influence of earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş were examined. Suggestions were presented on the structural protection measures that can be taken against earthquakes, which are among the most important effects in the destruction of historical and cultural heritage.