Turkey marks Marmara earthquake 17 years after disaster

Victims of the 1999 Marmara earthquake have been commemorated in Turkey's western Marmara region, starting from early Wednesday. First commemoration held at 3:02 a.m., the quake's minute. The ceremony was held with the presence of Gölcük Mayor Mehmet Ellibeş and Gölcük District Governor Adem Yazıcı along with the families and relatives of victims at 3:02 a.m., the exact time of the disaster in Gölcük town of Kocaeli province, the epicenter of the earthquake. Another ceremony was held in Yalova province, where crowds gathered around the Earthquake Monument, left flowers in front of the monument and prayed for the victims.

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