When you go to these places that have been abandoned for reasons such as population exchange, unemployment and dam construction, you hear the sound of silence.
In these abandoned places where countless stories once lived, effect of time is seen. These places, which experience entropy faster, already give clues about what the post-human world will be like.
For those who are interested in photography extraordinary atmospheres When you go to these locations, you will find much more than you expect.
The largest wooden structure in Europe and the second largest in the world: Büyükada Greek Orphanage
Built by the French in the late 1800s, this building was once an orphanage for Greek children. It was closed in 1964.
Savaşan Village, which was submerged under the brutal waters of the Euphrates, in Halfeti, Şanlıurfa.
The people of the village were settled in an area 30 km away years ago. This abandoned campus, which has an impressive atmosphere, is a preferred area for photography enthusiasts.
Kayaköy is located 8 km south of Fethiye district of Muğla.
The village, where around 6,500 Greeks lived before World War I, was massacred by other Greek and Christian minorities during the war. With the Treaty of Lausanne, the invaders were expelled from Kayaköy, and Muslim Greeks were wanted to be settled in their place, but they did not accept to settle here because of the fear of ghosts.
Village with a church surrounded by walls: Midyat Zaz
Its name is now known as İzbırak. The third of the villages called Tur Abdin Villages on Kul Mountain in the Midyat district of Mardin. Village people left this place in the 90s.
This historical wooden house on İncirli Street in Istanbul
There are those who believe that mysterious events have taken place in this house since the 70s. Legend has it that the house would disappear for five seconds and then come back.
A Bursa village turned into a ghost village: Çökene
The people who migrated from the village due to financial difficulties left their belongings behind and built brand new lives for themselves. When you enter the houses, you can clearly see the destruction caused by time.
Similarly, another settlement abandoned due to unemployment: Dark Village
There was once a full life in the Dark Village, which is close to the Istranca Mountains in Kırklareli. It has now turned into a ghost village.
Sandima Village, built in a rocky gorge in Bodrum
This village, on the top of Yalikavak, with a wonderful view, is a Turkmen village built on the southern skirts of Partinapas Rock. While this 600-year-old village was a settlement where livestock and olive cultivation were carried out, it was left empty in the 1950s when the inhabitants of the village migrated to Yalikavak.
Pusat Village under the Pusat-Özen Dam in the Hafik district of Sivas
The village was evacuated by the State Hydraulic Works in 2009 due to the Pusat-Özen Dam, which was established on Pusat Stream and Madenköy Stream for irrigation purposes. During the drought period, the minaret of the mosque can be seen above the waters.
Old Naked Village in Bayındır district of İzmir
Village residents left the village in the 80s. Due to the difficulty of transportation, they migrated to Yeşilova Village, which is in a more convenient location. The stone and adobe houses they left behind have eroded over time.
A Greek village located in the westernmost part of Gökçeada: Dereköy (Shinudi)
Located between Halakasi and Madraboduz hills, the village was once among the largest villages in Turkey. Although it is not a completely abandoned village, the number of households has dropped from 1950 to 150. There are also two churches open to worship in the village.
Saint Pierre Han, one of the most important buildings in Istanbul Galata
Saint Pierre Han, built by the French in 1770 and located in one of the most important historical streets of Istanbul, has been damaged in recent years by the activity of turners, food manufacturers and metalworking workshops.
This 3-storey, 66-room building will be restored by the municipality to become the building of Bahçeşehir University Conservatory, and new artists will be trained in the building.
Sazak, an old Greek village right across Chios.
The reason why no one lives in the village in the west of the Karaburun Peninsula is the exchange agreement signed between Turkey and Greece in 1923. When the Greeks left the region and migrated to Chios, the village turned into a desolate place today.
Bonus: Region located in Famagusta city of TRNC: Covered Maraş
It was once the most famous part of Cyprus. Abandoned by its Greek Cypriot population during the 1974 Cyprus Operation, the area remained under military control after the operation, and most of it was closed to settlement and settlement. The Maraş coastline, located just north of the Green Line, was partially reopened on October 8, 2020, after 46 years.