About Marble

About Marble &Turkish Marble

Marble is a non foliated metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism

of limestone, composed mostly of calcite. It is widely used as a building material

Also for sculpture, and for many other fields.

"Marble" is derived from the Latin word "Marmar" which itself comes from the

Greek root "Marmarous" meaning there by a shining stone.

Travertine is a banded, compact variety of limestone that’s formed along streams,

particularly around waterfalls and springs. The stone is characterized by the natural

pitted holes and troughs throughout its surface.The largest building in the world

constructed mostly of travertine is the Colosseum in Rome.

Turkey has a 40% share of world marble reserves. It is famous with its high quality

marble reserves. There are more than 300 kind of Turkish marbles ranging from light gray, black, and white and many others.

Marble is being used in floor covering % 36,as in frontage % 14 and out frontage

% 10 covering material in construction sector,making graves % 11,decoration

material % 8.

Also Turkey is in a very strategic location. It is located between Europe and Asia,

so this is a very good advantage for transportation.

Why marble?

Beauty

Marble and all other natural stones are wonderful to look at. They become in many different beautiful shiny colors and textures.

Unique

Each and every stone has its own texture and color, ensuring an uncommon look for your project. Using natural stone for your project or landscape elevates the site from utilitarian to a work of art.

Ease of cleaning

Marble is extremely easy to clean. It will be easier for you to keep your house clean if you compare it with using wood or plastic. Your kitchens and baths will be aware of nasty microorganisms and bugs that grow on wood or plastic.

Durability

Your marble will remain there for years without deformation or stains unlike other types of counter tops. They will keep their shine with minimal care for many years.

History of Marble

Monuments built by natural stone more than 5,000 years ago are still standing today.It is a testament of natural stone’s beauty and strength.

The ancient Egyptians were the first civilization widely quarry and build with natural stone.They build most of their monuments from limestone.Then Romans used marble a lot.

One of the seven wonders of the world Artemis Temple (4^th century) is the first example of a monument built with marble.

For thousands of years Anatolian Civilization engraved their political,culturel,social structures on the cities,monuments and roads they created from natural stone land.

In antique ages ,Anatolia was the heart of the marble production.

Today it is easy to understand the history of Anatolia by overlooking the remains made of natural stone of Anatolia.

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