"Turkey Hotel Collapse: Owner & Architect Jailed for 2023 Earthquake Disaster | Isias Grand Hotel"

In February 2023, the Isias Grand Hotel in Adiyaman, Turkey, tragically collapsed during a massive earthquake, killing 72 people, including a volleyball team from Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. The hotel’s owner, Ahmet Bozkurt, and architect, Erdem Yilmaz, were sentenced to prison for their role in the disaster, convicted of causing death through conscious negligence. This video dives deep into the collapse of the Isias Grand Hotel, the court case that followed, and the consequences of poor construction practices in Turkey.

The earthquake, which claimed over 50,000 lives in Turkey and Syria, caused widespread destruction, with nearly 200,000 buildings either damaged or collapsed. The Isias Grand Hotel, which had been operating for over two decades, fell apart within moments of the earthquake’s impact. Investigations revealed that substandard materials, including gravel and sand from a local river, were used in the building's structure, compromising its safety.

The sentences handed down to Bozkurt, Yilmaz, and Bozkurt’s son, Mehmet Fatih, have sparked controversy, with some officials calling the punishment too lenient. However, the verdicts signal a step toward accountability for the construction industry's role in such disasters.

Join us as we break down the events of the Isias Grand Hotel collapse, the ongoing legal battle, and the larger issues of construction negligence and safety standards in earthquake-prone regions. Watch now to learn more about this devastating tragedy and its lasting impact on the families, community, and the Turkish government.

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