Ancient Phrygian Tomb Transformed Into Café Sparks Fierce Controversy in Turkey—What’s Really Behind the Outrage?
So, imagine stumbling upon a 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock tomb in Turkey—and then finding out it’s been moonlighting as a cozy café called Taş Bahçe, or “Stone Garden.” Yep, someone turned an ancient heritage site into a spot for lattes and billiards, complete with carpets, wooden chairs, and even a chimney heating system. The café’s owner, Halil Çakmak, insists he had “no ill intentions” and was just trying to “contribute to the development” of the local area. But here’s the kicker: the irreversible damage caused by drilling into the rock and wiring up electricity has experts shouting “cultural destruction!” It makes you wonder—can good intentions really excuse turning history into a hipster hangout? Buckle up, because this tale of ambitious entrepreneurship gone wrong is as fascinating as it is frustrating. LEARN MORE
Café owner Halil Çakmak said he had “no ill intentions” regarding the installation but wanted to “contribute to the development” of the local area.
Salim UzunThe ancient Phrygian tomb was illegally converted into a café before the owner was forced to cease business.
Experts have issued a warning that irreversible damage may have been done to a 3,000-year-old Phrygian rock tomb in Turkey after it was illegally transformed into a café called Taş Bahçe, or “Stone Garden.”
The tomb, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, was controversially modified with carpets, wooden seating, lighting fixtures, and a chimney heating system. The move drew outrage from experts and the public alike, who called the café “cultural destruction.”
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