Reflecting all the characteristics of the ancient city, Antakya houses are made of yellowish white limestone peculiar to the region and adobe.
The houses of Antakya reflect the life style, traditions and customs of the people with high stone walls and generally single-storey or two-storey architecture in which rooms are lined up around the courtyard.
Except for the small details of the house owners according to their financial situation, the same layout is observed in all houses.
The ancient city streets, where the old Antakya houses are located, form a unique complex order as they cross each other vertically.
These streets, which are generally narrow and paved with water channels in the middle, also aim to block the winds and prevent floods.
