New York subway will be decorated with Turkish marble

Turkey produces marble which is exported to dozens of countries all around the world.

The main buyers of natural Turkish marble which is mined in the Beysehir area, are the United States and Saudi Arabia. For example, marble from Turkey is being used for the restoration work in the New York subway. Also, marble is sent to countries of Europe, India, and China.

It should be noted that the extraction of natural stones in Turkey is a serious source of income. The country produces various types of stones, where also unique color shades take place.

30.05.2018

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