History being rewritten with archaeological excavations at train station in Istanbul
3 years of excavations at site shed light on history of Kadikoy from 5th century BC to early era of Turkish Republic
Mehmet Eser • 13 October 2021 • update: 13 October 2021
Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 12: A view of archeological excavations around historical Haydarpasa Train Station in Istanbul, Turkey on October 12, 2021. The excavations have unearthed a wealth of historical ruins, including tombs, artifacts, and a bath, all hinting of the rich past of the ancient city of Khalkedon (Kadikoy), also called "the Land of the Blind.” Around the historical train station, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, excavations for subway construction revealed historical remains. Digs revealing historical structures from the Ottoman, Byzantine, Hellenistic, and Classical eras shed light on the deep roots of Turkey, a cradle of civilizations. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu Agency )Mehmet Eser
Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 12: A view of archeological excavations around historical Haydarpasa Train Station in Istanbul, Turkey on October 12, 2021. The excavations have unearthed a wealth of historical ruins, including tombs, artifacts, and a bath, all hinting of the rich past of the ancient city of Khalkedon (Kadikoy), also called "the Land of the Blind.” Around the historical train station, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, excavations for subway construction revealed historical remains. Digs revealing historical structures from the Ottoman, Byzantine, Hellenistic, and Classical eras shed light on the deep roots of Turkey, a cradle of civilizations. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu Agency )Mehmet Eser
Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 12: A view of archeological excavations around historical Haydarpasa Train Station in Istanbul, Turkey on October 12, 2021. The excavations have unearthed a wealth of historical ruins, including tombs, artifacts, and a bath, all hinting of the rich past of the ancient city of Khalkedon (Kadikoy), also called "the Land of the Blind.” Around the historical train station, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, excavations for subway construction revealed historical remains. Digs revealing historical structures from the Ottoman, Byzantine, Hellenistic, and Classical eras shed light on the deep roots of Turkey, a cradle of civilizations. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu Agency )Mehmet Eser
Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 12: A view of archeological excavations around historical Haydarpasa Train Station in Istanbul, Turkey on October 12, 2021. The excavations have unearthed a wealth of historical ruins, including tombs, artifacts, and a bath, all hinting of the rich past of the ancient city of Khalkedon (Kadikoy), also called "the Land of the Blind.” Around the historical train station, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, excavations for subway construction revealed historical remains. Digs revealing historical structures from the Ottoman, Byzantine, Hellenistic, and Classical eras shed light on the deep roots of Turkey, a cradle of civilizations. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu Agency )Mehmet Eser
Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 12: A view of artifacts unearthed during archeological excavations around historical Haydarpasa Train Station in Istanbul, Turkey on October 12, 2021. The excavations have unearthed a wealth of historical ruins, including tombs, artifacts, and a bath, all hinting of the rich past of the ancient city of Khalkedon (Kadikoy), also called "the Land of the Blind.” Around the historical train station, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, excavations for subway construction revealed historical remains. Digs revealing historical structures from the Ottoman, Byzantine, Hellenistic, and Classical eras shed light on the deep roots of Turkey, a cradle of civilizations. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu Agency )Mehmet Eser
Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - OCTOBER 12: A view of archeological excavations around historical Haydarpasa Train Station in Istanbul, Turkey on October 12, 2021. The excavations have unearthed a wealth of historical ruins, including tombs, artifacts, and a bath, all hinting of the rich past of the ancient city of Khalkedon (Kadikoy), also called "the Land of the Blind.” Around the historical train station, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, excavations for subway construction revealed historical remains. Digs revealing historical structures from the Ottoman, Byzantine, Hellenistic, and Classical eras shed light on the deep roots of Turkey, a cradle of civilizations. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu Agency )Mehmet Eser
History being rewritten with archaeological excavations at train station in Istanbul
