Historical buildings in Altınözü survived the earthquake
Earthquakes caused severe damage to many houses in the rural Kozkalesi and Yunushan neighborhoods of Altınözü.
The historical castle in Kozkalesi District and the Gelinler Mountain Necropolis Area in the neighboring Yunushan District almost resisted earthquakes.
«SOME SECTIONS OF THE CASTLE KEEP THE STATE BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE»
Kozkalesi Neighborhood Headman Ersoy Çıldam said that the castle wall and one of its bastions were damaged in the severe tremors.
Explaining that there was a crack in the big bastion and a small collapse, Çıldam stated that the other parts of the castle remained as they were before the earthquake.
Noting that visitors came to the castle especially on weekends before the disaster, Çıldam said, «Work was started for the restoration of the castle before, but it could not be completed. Many tourists will come if it is restored.»
Stating that the best time to visit the castle is spring, Çıldam said, «It looks very beautiful with the daisy and poppy flowers around it. Again, visitors can see the zahter harvest in our village if they come in March and April.»
«ROCK TOMBS ARE NOT DAMAGED IN THE EARTHQUAKE»
Cuma Ürek, the headman of Yunushan District, where the Roman necropolis and rock tombs are located, said that after the earthquakes, 280 buildings in their neighborhood were heavily damaged, but there were no casualties.
Stating that the Roman period rock tombs in their neighborhood were not damaged in the earthquake, Ürek said, «This place was already under restoration in 2018. The first phase of the restoration project is finished.»
Ürek noted that the works, which were interrupted due to the epidemic in the following years, were postponed for a while due to earthquakes.
Noting that there were various motifs and rams on the rock tombs, Ürek said that these gave clues about the civilization and traditions of the period.
Stating that people visit the rock tombs in normal times, especially on weekends, Ürek said, «When we started the restoration in 2018, there were 18 rock tombs, this number increased to 24 after the works. It is a very beautiful place. There is also a 7 kilometers road from here. «The road goes to Koz Castle. It is at a close distance. Those who come to visit this place want to go to Koz Castle as well. If the project of this place is completed and prepared somehow, the people of the village will be very pleased,» he said.
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The historical castle and Roman necropolis in the rural Kozkalesi and Yunushan neighborhoods of Altınözü survived the recent earthquakes with only minor damages. Kozkalesi Neighborhood Headman Ersoy Çıldam stated that while the castle wall and one of its bastions were damaged, other parts remained intact. Meanwhile, Cuma Ürek, the headman of the neighboring Yunushan District, reported that the rock tombs in the area were not damaged in the earthquake and had previously undergone restoration efforts in 2018. Both sites attract visitors and could potentially boost tourism in the region if restoration projects are completed.
