The devastating earthquakes that hit Hatay’s Antakya district also severely damaged thw $150 million shopping mall, built in 2013, in Haraparası District. Demolition has commenced, block by block, to remove the wreckage.
Former visitors lament the loss, recalling the mall’s vibrant social life and memories. Efe Arıkoğlu expressed deep sadness, reminiscing about the lively New Year’s Eve celebrations and the mall’s role as a social hub. Esen Doksöz echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the mall’s significance as a central meeting point for the city’s youth, underscoring the loss to Antakya’s social fabric.
Veysel Korkmaz