Controversy arises over the potential shutdown of the Antalya museum due to seismic findings
The Antalya Archaeology Museum, a cultural landmark in the city, has been at the centre of a heated debate following its closure on July 16 due to structural safety concerns. Completed in the 1970s with an additional section constructed in 2002, the museum, situated on stable ground, could potentially be reinforced, according to Soner Akdoğan, the president of a local chamber of civil engineers.
The earthquake safety report, prepared after the museum's closure, concluded that the foundations of the museum are inadequate, posing significant risks to visitors and the artifacts housed inside. However, Akdoğan suggests that the 2002 section of the museum likely does not pose serious earthquake risks, and the existing structure could be strengthened at a much lower cost instead of demolishing and rebuilding.
Akdoğan's statements have sparked public protests against the museum's closure and planned demolition. He questions why the full technical report is being hidden if it is indeed accurate, and criticises the lack of transparency in the process. The engineer who raised the question about whether the museum buildings could be repaired through reinforcement instead of demolition and rebuilding remains unnamed in the search results.
The city of Antalya currently lacks a proper venue for events such as the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Akdoğan proposes that the funds could be used to address this issue by building a second museum or a cultural center in the city. He also suggests that the funds could be used to enhance the city's event facilities, such as the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival venue.
The planned demolition of the Antalya Archaeology Museum is a point of contention, with Akdoğan proposing a more cost-effective solution. However, the report emphasizes that the current condition of the museum poses significant risks, and the building, largely a single-story structure, may not withstand a major earthquake. The controversy continues as the public voices their opposition to the museum's closure and proposed demolition.
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