BİLECİK VEZİRHAN BRECCIA

Quarry Site and Technical Specifications

Bilecik Vezirhan Breccia, found in the Taşkesen area of Vezirhan district in Bilecik province, has been quarried since the Roman period. Classified as ‘Tectonic Breccia,’ it is composed of angular grains of beige and pink limestones, with individual grains within the breccia ranging in color from orange to salmon pink or brown. Its natural cement binder is mostly red due to its hematite (iron) content. The name 'breccia' refers to a type of rock composed of angular fragments of various or similar origins, bound together by natural cement. 

Nomenclature 

During the Roman Empire, Bilecik Vezirhan Breccia was known as ‘Marmor Sagarium’ after its proximity to the Sakarya River, which was then called Sangarius. Italian stonemasons later referred to it as ‘Breccia Corallina.’ 

Usage Areas

This breccia was primarily used in architectural elements such as arches, borders, floor tiles, inscriptions surrounds, columns, and door and window frames. It was utilized in both indoor and outdoor, contributing to the aesthetic and structural integrity of various architectural projects.