As part of the ''Reconstruction Mobilisation of the Century'' launched in the aftermath of the earthquakes of 6 February 2023, centred in Kahramanmaraş, which affected 18 provinces (11 of them severely) and directly impacted 14 million people, more than 455,000 housing units, village homes, and commercial units have been completed and delivered to rightful owners under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye. During the process, with the initial foundations established 15 days after the disaster and the first keys distributed on the 45th day, the earthquake-affected region was comprehensively reconstructed, extending from city centres to rural areas, encompassing infrastructure and historic bazaars.
The Earthquake-Affected Region Reconstructed
It was stated that the earthquake zone shaken by the 6 February 2023 earthquakes, centred in Kahramanmaraş, has been fully reconstructed. As part of initiatives across 18 provinces, more than 455,000 housing units, village homes, and commercial units were completed and delivered to rightful owners.
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş at 04.17 on 6 February 2023, followed by a second 7.6-magnitude earthquake centred in Elbistan at 13.24, was recorded as one of the biggest disasters in Türkiye’s recent history. The earthquakes directly affected 14 million citizens across an area of 108,000 square kilometres.
In the initial phase, 11 provinces, primarily Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Adıyaman, and Malatya, were declared ''disaster areas.'' Subsequently, with the inclusion of Bingöl, Kayseri, Mardin, Tunceli, Niğde, and Batman, the scope of the ''disaster area negatively affecting daily life'' was expanded to cover 18 provinces.
The Largest Construction Operation in Türkiye’s History
Following the earthquake, the “Reconstruction Mobilisation of the Century” was launched under the coordination of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change. The main implementing institutions of the process were TOKİ (Turkish Housing Development Administration), the Urban Transformation Presidency, Emlak Konut REIT, and the General Directorate of Construction Affairs.
Across 11 provinces, in 174 different locations, 3,481 construction sites were established. A region comparable in population to Lithuania and in size to Bulgaria and Iceland was rebuilt. These efforts have been described as the largest construction site organisation in Türkiye’s history.
Hundreds of Thousands of Keys Delivered Last Year
Housing deliveries continued uninterrupted in 2025.
On 24 January, the 201,000th home was delivered in Malatya.
On 19 June, the 250,000th home was delivered in Kahramanmaraş.
On 6 September, the 300,000th home was delivered again in Malatya.
On 15 November, the 350,000th home was delivered in Adıyaman.
On 27 December 2025, in Hatay, a significant milestone was reached with the ceremony titled “Reconstruction of the Century – Türkiye’s Accomplishment: 455,000 Completed Housing”, attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In total, 455,357 independent units were constructed: 367,995 residential units, 65,672 village houses, and 21,690 commercial units.
Additional Support to Citizens Through the “On-Site Transformation” Model
For earthquake victims who wished to rebuild their homes on their original plots, the “On-Site Transformation” model was introduced. In 18 provinces, beneficiaries whose homes were moderately or severely damaged or completely destroyed were provided, per residential unit, with:
750,000 TL in grants,
750,000 TL in loans,
40,000 TL in project support.
For commercial units, the support included:
400,000 TL in grants,
400,000 TL in loans,
40,000 TL in project support. Within this scope, additional support was provided for 124,000 independent units.
Village Houses and Rural Areas Rebuilt
A total of 65,672 village houses were constructed in the quake-hit region. The highest number of village houses was constructed in Adıyaman, Malatya, Hatay, and Kahramanmaraş.
Türkiye’s first rural satellite settlement, “Cumhuriyet Neighbourhood”, was established in the Kumlu district of Hatay. A total of 777 village houses have been completed for citizens relocated from 21 neighbourhoods across Antakya, Reyhanlı, and Kumlu.
Support for Local Tradespeople's Recovery
A total of 21,690 commercial units were constructed in the earthquake-affected region in collaboration with Emlak Konut REIT and TOKİ. Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Malatya, and Adıyaman have been the provinces that had the most commercial units constructed.
The goal of these investments was to stimulate the regional economy and help revive local businesses.
Massive Construction Sites and Satellite Settlements Established
With 28,289 independent units, İkizce in Malatya became Türkiye's largest construction site. Among the largest-scale construction sites were the projects in Kahramanmaraş, Altınova; Hatay, Dikmece; and Adıyaman, İndere.
Using advanced engineering techniques, modern satellite settlements and smart cities were constructed in these regions.
Historical Marketplaces and City Centres Revitalised
City centres that were heavily damaged by the earthquake have been reconstructed. Uzun Marketplace, Kurtuluş Boulevard, and Atatürk Boulevard were among the notable areas. The Habib al-Najjar Mosque was reopened for worship during the ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Projects have also revitalised the Malatya Coppersmiths Bazaar, the Kahramanmaraş Covered Bazaar, and the commercial districts in central Adıyaman.
Infrastructure Works
A total of 11,000 km of infrastructure work is underway within the earthquake-affected region. One of Türkiye’s most comprehensive coastal arrangement projects has been carried out along the İskenderun coast, while construction continues in Hatay, Defne, on Türkiye’s largest wastewater tunnel, measuring 11.2 km in length and 5.6 m in diameter.