“The city within a city, crowned by a 16th-century hilltop citadel overlooking the bay and studded with Ottoman palaces, hammams, mosques and souks, has been rocked through the centuries by earthquakes, fires, floods and conflict. The ‘outstanding’ value of what has survived gained official recognition in 1992 when it was awarded UN world heritage status. A national agency is responsible for negotiating with owners who repair their houses, offering financial assistance and selling empty properties to be restored. That does not stop other authorities – such as the municipal council or neighborhood committees – from disputing the agency’s decisions and priorities.”
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