Turkish Travertines

Travertines, which are a type of stone formed by the collapse of calcium carbonate in the surface of the calcium carbonate water in the ground, create a visually beautiful image in the regions where they are found. These special stones are used in interior and exterior façades of buildings for decoration purposes. It is used together with marble and it creates a nostalgic appearance with its tumbled appearance.

Where are Turkish Travertines?

Pamukkale travertines, which are famous all over the world, are visited by visitors every day of the year. Travertines in Antalya are also worth seeing. Other Turkish travertines to be seen are Erzincan-Otlukbeli, Van-Baskale, Hadim-Aksazak, Hadim-Yerköprü, Sındırgı-Hisaralan, Cihanbeyli-Bolluk Lake, Bolu-Akkale, Sivasçermik, Ağrı-Diyadin. The value of these natural wonders should be known. In addition to the fact that travertines are visible in these regions, travertine quarries are also produced in some regions.

Turkish Travertine Furnaces

There are travertine quarries in Denizli, Burdur-Bucak, Mersin-Mut and Sivas regions. The material produced in these quarries is extracted as blocks and rubble, processed in the factories and prepared in a sized, polished manner and sold in the domestic market as well as abroad. Travertines are building materials that contribute to decoration and have a long life. Therefore, it is highly preferred. Our country's resources should be used correctly and travertine quarries should make the right production.