The Mourning and Waiting at the Maraş Earthquake Cemetery
One Year Anniversary of Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
As the anniversary of the devastating earthquakes that struck Kahramanmaraş approaches, the city is preparing to commemorate the thousands of lives lost in the tragedy. On February 6, 12 thousand people lost their lives and thousands were injured in the earthquakes that shook the city to its core.
The Kapıçam Cemetery has become a resting place for those who tragically lost their lives in the disaster. As the one-year anniversary approaches, relatives of the victims are visiting the cemetery to pay their respects and remember their loved ones.
Each gravestone tells a different story, with toys, headscarves, and photos adorning the burial sites. The cemetery has become a place of remembrance and reflection, as the city gears up for a somber anniversary.
Preparations for the anniversary at Kapıçam Cemetery have been completed, and thousands of people are expected to visit the site to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the earthquake. The community will come together to mourn and remember the impact of the tragedy that struck the city a year ago.
As the city of Kahramanmaraş marks this solemn anniversary, its residents will come together to support one another and pay tribute to the lives lost in the earthquakes.
