60 ⟶ Earthquake Destroys Laodicea
The city of Laodicea on the Lycus is destroyed by an earthqu...
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🏛️ Cappadocia Annexed as Roman Province
Cappadocia (Asia Minor) becomes a Roman province.⟶
Roman EmpireProvinceAncient romeTerritorial AcquisitionImperialism
Turkey💥 Earthquake Destroys Sardis and Damages Other Cities
An earthquake in Anatolia destroys the city of Sardis and damages several other cities.⟶
EarthquakeDisasterNatural DisasterAncient WorldRoman Empire
Turkey💥 Earthquake Destroys Antioch
April 9 – An earthquake destroys Antioch.⟶
EarthquakeNatural DisasterAncient romeRoman EmpireDisasterSeismic Activity
Turkey
Syria💥 Earthquake Destroys Laodicea
The city of Laodicea on the Lycus is destroyed by an earthquake⟶
EarthquakeDisasterRoman EmpireNatural Disaster
Turkey🔥 Armenian Genocide Begins with Deportation of Leaders
April 24: The deportation of Armenian leaders and notables in Constantinople signals the onset of the Armenian genocide.⟶
GenocideOttoman EmpireWorld War IHuman RightsAtrocityEthnic Cleansing
Turkey🌋 Turkey-Syria Earthquakes Cause Massive Casualties
February 6: 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquakes kill nearly 60,000 people.⟶
EarthquakeDisasterNatural DisasterCasualtiesInfrastructure DamageHumanitarian Crisis
TurkeySyria