Makrochori Demolition 5, demolition
[Photos]
Title
Makrochori Demolition 5, demolition
Description
Workers cut through the church and clear the way for the new exterior wall. It should be noted that the church of St. George, a three-aisled basilica built in 1832, had been declared a ‘listed historical monument’. The photograph was taken on 5 June 1985.
Date taken
5/6/1985
Original
Yes
Source
APAN Archive
© APAN
Yes
Color
Yes
Key words
Destruction of monuments.
Human rights – violations.
Istanbul, modern.
Istanbul, Orthodox churches.
Makrochori / Bakırköy.