Marmara

MARMARA WHITE MARBLE QUARRY

Marmara Island. Located in the southwest of the Sea of Marmara, it is the largest of the Marmara Islands and is an island connected to Bal?kesir. This island has hosted the oldest marble quarries in the world, and this feature has therefore been the origin of the word marble in many languages. In this sense, it can be said that Marmara marble is the oldest marble in the world.
White Marmara marble is a marble that has given life to important structures in both world and Turkish history. It is possible to see Marmara marble in Ephesus and Troy civilizations, many Roman and Byzantine buildings, many Ottoman palaces, Masjid al-Aqsa and many other historical buildings. Throughout history, marble has been seen as an indicator of magnificence, power and wealth.
In addition to its historical importance, Striped marble is a product that has managed to become a value that never goes out of fashion with the effect of its aesthetic appearance. In addition, it has antibacterial properties due to its structure. One of the important reasons why it is preferred in Turkish baths is its antibacterial structure. Marmara white can be used for many years without any problem in most of the interior and exterior spaces. Thanks to the high sulfur minerals they contain, White Marmara marbles are generally preferred in environments such as baths that require hygiene. Marmara Marbles, which prevent the reproduction of bacteria in public baths. They were widely used in many of the Ottoman baths in history.