Post-quake rebuilding: Azerbaijan delivers housing complex in Türkiye's Kahramanmaraş PHOTO

In Türkiye’s Kahramanmaraş province, heavily impacted by the devastating earthquakes of 2023, the construction of the Azerbaijan Quarter has been completed.

The newly built residential complex showcases modern architectural design and incorporates sustainable features such as solar panels, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

The development includes 26 four-story buildings, offering a total of 456 apartments. Additionally, 328 non-residential units have been constructed to accommodate commercial and service needs.

Beyond housing, the Azerbaijan Quarter features a variety of commercial and social infrastructure, including parks, recreational spaces, and children’s playgrounds, aimed at restoring community life and providing essential amenities for residents.

The initiative reflects Azerbaijan’s continued support for Türkiye in the aftermath of the twin earthquakes that struck on February 6, 2023. The initial 7.8-magnitude tremor, followed by a second 7.5-magnitude quake nine hours later, marked one of the most devastating natural disasters in Türkiye since 1999.

The earthquakes claimed the lives of at least 56,000 people across Türkiye and northwest Syria. Gaziantep, a hub for humanitarian organisations and home to many Syrian refugees, was among the most affected cities.

In Türkiye, more than 230,000 buildings were either severely damaged or destroyed. In Syria, some 10,600 buildings were impacted, including approximately 3,500 in Aleppo alone, many of which still require critical structural repairs.

The disaster caused widespread destruction and loss, leaving millions in urgent need of assistance. The region now faces a prolonged recovery process, including the removal of vast quantities of hazardous debris.

Turkish authorities have described the event as the country's “disaster of the century,” underscoring the unprecedented scale of human and material loss. The Azerbaijan Quarter stands as a symbol of international solidarity and resilience amid ongoing reconstruction efforts.

By Tamilla Hasanova