GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Engraver | Augustin Francois Lemaitre (1797-1870) |
| Date | 1848 |
| Technique | Copper Engraving |
| Category | Ottoman Empire And Turkey |
| Source | Syrie Ancienne et Moderne par M.Jean Yanoski et par M.Jules David - L'Univers Pittoresque, Firmin Didot Freres, Editeurs, Paris |
The engraving depicts the surviving sections of the ancient fortification walls and towers of Antioch (modern Antakya). These remains belong to a complex defensive system originally developed during the Hellenistic and Roman periods and later strengthened in the Byzantine era. The rugged mountainous topography visible in the background corresponds to the strategic landscape surrounding Antioch, which enhanced its defensive capabilities. By the 19th century, many walls had fallen into ruin due to earthquakes, warfare, and natural erosion.
