The tombstone of renowned Armenian architect Garabet Balyan, who was the creator of Istanbul’s best historical structures, was found at a construction site.

The tombstone of Balyan, who was the architect of the Dolmabahce Palace which is a symbol of Istanbul, was discovered in a construction area in Istanbul’s Kartal district, reported Agos Armenian bilingual weekly of Istanbul.

The persons in charge at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, however, did not respond to Agos’ query as to how this tombstone, which was lost for numerous years, had appeared at a construction site.