Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum, on the official social media account of the Ministry's work in Diyarbakır's Sur district, said, "They destroyed it, we did it! They burned it, we did it again! We have rebuilt a Wall worthy of its history and culture.” While sharing with his statements, he published a video about the reconstructed Sur district in Diyarbakır. With the works carried out in Diyarbakır's Sur district, 506 residences were built in the district, while façade renovation works were carried out for 3 thousand 822 workplaces and residences. More than 300 architects and art historians took part in the works carried out in Sur in order to preserve the historical texture.
Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum published a video on his official social media account in which the works carried out in Diyarbakır's Sur district were explained, and in his video message, "They destroyed it, we did it! They burned it, we did it again! We have rebuilt a Wall worthy of its history and culture.” used his statements.
In the shared video statement, it was emphasized that the district of Sur, the apple of the eye of the city, was completely renewed with the works carried out.
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change brought the historical texture to light again with the restoration and construction works it carried out in Diyarbakır's Sur district, which terror wanted to destroy 7 years ago. With the new houses, workplaces and living spaces built within the scope of the works carried out in Sur, citizens started a brand new life where the traces of terrorism were erased.
Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Diyarbakır Provincial Director Nurullah Bilgin: “Sur will be an open-air museum”
Diyarbakir Provincial Director of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Nurullah Bilgin gave information about the works carried out by the Ministry in Sur and said, “When you compare the photographs between the old version of the Sur and the new version, all these monumental works are completely occupied around them, they do not offer any makeshift engineering services. It was full of unseen buildings. All these areas were cleared and the silhouette of Diyarbakır Castle was revealed. When the works are completed by our General Directorate of Infrastructure Urban Transformation Services, Mass Housing Administration (TOKİ), General Directorate of Construction Affairs and İlbank, Sur with its mosques, inns and churches will be a complete open-air museum.” used his statements.
“506 residences were built in Sur, 3 thousand 822 workplaces and facades were renovated in residences”
In the statement made in the video message, it was emphasized that great sensitivity was shown for the protection of history and natural beauties during the works, and the following statements were included:
“506 houses were built in Sur district, 3 thousand 822 workplaces and facades were renovated. While all these were being done, great sensitivity was shown to preserve the historical and natural beauty of the city. Buildings; It was designed in accordance with the original with its bay window, iwan, pool and courtyard. More than 300 architects and art historians took part in the works. In Diyarbakir, which has an ancient civilization, works such as Kurşunlu Mosque, Ulu Mosque, Surp Giragos Church and Protestant Church that transfer history to the future were also restored. Historical artifacts were unearthed with all these works. Social areas, sports facilities and schools were built in the region. The green areas were increased, and a National Garden was built between the historical Diyarbakır Walls and Hevsel Gardens.”
“Sur was as beautiful as the Istanbul Grand Bazaar”
In the shared video, citizens living in the Sur district of Diyarbakır, the heart of Mesopotamia, also expressed their feelings and said, “There is a great difference between the old and the new. In the past, no one used to go to the bazaar, but now we are very, very happy. Previously, there was a distorted urbanization. Now, when it is really looked at, it was as beautiful as the Istanbul Grand Bazaar. By opening the surrounding of the buildings, they bring these visuals and these beauties to people. This is a very beautiful thing. They built houses with their backs to the wall of the Wall. It was very nice to clean those structures, it was wonderful.”
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