Day: May 18, 2023

Türkiye is one of the oldest marble-producing countries in the world, with a production history of more than 4000 years. The earliest origin was Marmara Island, located in the Marmara Sea, where white marble is abundant. 90% of Türkiye’s marble mines are located in the west of Türkiye, among which Marmara Island, the Aegean Sea area, and Afiyon Province are particularly important. There are more than 250 varieties of marble mined in Türkiye, of which more than 100 are exported abroad.

There are various and rich varieties of marble, and marble from different places has different feelings. In addition to domestic marble, there is also imported marble. For example, Iran, Türkiye, Italy, and Brazil are the world’s stone raw materials exporting countries. They have various varieties, rich reserves, and high quality. Next, let’s learn about the varieties and origins of foreign marble together.