Armenian gravestones have been found as a result of construction works in Istanbul Taksim Square.
According to Turkish Aksam, Turkey’s Culture and Tourism Minister Omer Celik stated about it in response to a Turkish MP’s question.
Celik noted that during the construction works ruins of 16 Armenian gravestones and walss dating back to 19th century have been found.
Istanbul Archeology Museum specialists are working on the site.