Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
13.10.2021

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 )

Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
Fotoğraf: Mehmet Eser

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 )

Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
Fotoğraf: Mehmet Eser

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 )

Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
Fotoğraf: Mehmet Eser

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 )

Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
Fotoğraf: Mehmet Eser

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 )

Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
Fotoğraf: Mehmet Eser

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 )

Digs unearth riches of Istanbul's 'Land of the Blind'
Fotoğraf: Mehmet Eser

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 )

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