Thessalian Breccia
This stone was widely used in the construction and decoration of architectural structures in ancient Rome. Thessalian Breccia was regarded as a material symbolizing wealth and luxury, preferred for columns, floor tiles, sculptures, and other architectural details.
Aleppo Breccia
Aleppo Breccia, quarried in the Aix region of France starting in the 18th century, is classified as ‘Brecciated Limestone.’ This stone features large, rounded fragments in vibrant shades of brown, gray, red, or black set against a yellow base. Although Italian stonemasons referred to this stone as 'Breche d'Alep' (Aleppo Breccia), it was entirely quarried in France. A similar stone is also quarried on the Greek island of Chios.
Bakırköy Küfeki Stone
Throughout history, Bakırköy Küfeki Stone has been widely used, particularly during the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods. Notably, the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan (Mimar Sinan) utilized this stone in his designs. Characterized by its light beige and white tones, Bakırköy Küfeki Stone is rich in fossils, porous, and contains calcite (crypto-crystalline).
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