1957 Fethiye Earthquake and Effects on Region

In Fethiye, 7.1 magnitude devastating earthquake came to fruition in 1957. This earthquake, which came to the square, caused Fethiye to be almost completely destroyed. While the first aid was delivered by the Kızılay (Red Crescent) region after the disaster, religious and social communities also sent aid to the region. Following the earthquake, political leaders of the period, especially Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, visited the earthquake zone. With the on-site measures taken by the concerned, the wounds of the epidemic have been wrapped up shortly. In this direction, a law was enacted to embrace the wounds of Fethiye and other earthquake regions. In accordance with the provisions of this law, the buildings of primary and secondary education institutions, state hospital buildings and other public buildings in Fethiye have been reconstructed. The reconstruction of Fethiye coincided with the beginning of the tourism movements in the region. After the earthquake, the state prepared a report on how to develop tourism in the region. According to Adnan Menderes view, the catastrophe that has taken place has enabled Fethiye to become a new city identity. Because after the earthquake, Fethiye has been reconstructed and has a different appearance. This work prepaired by Prime Ministry Republic Archives, Official Newspaper, annuals, audited works, national and local newspapers. In the field of earthquake history in Turkey, especially after the 1999 Gölcük Earthquake, comprehensive studies were taken. The studies carried out in the field of earthquake history are more focused on the earthquakes that took place in the Marmara Region. In this study, damage caused by the 1957 Fethiye Earthquake in Fethiye and in the region was revealed and how it is influenced the future of the region.

Keywords

Fethiye, Eskihisar, Marmaris, Earthquake, Construction.