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700 BCE
First settlement
It was initially inhabited by various civilizations due to its strategic location along trade routes. -
200 BCE
Ancient Port of İstanbul
The oldest ancient port of Istanbul, dating back to the Early Roman and Byzantine periods, was discovered on the Beylikdüzü Kavaklı Coast.
Remnants on the coast date back to the 4th century BC and the 9th century AD (Early Roman and Byzantine Periods). Additionally, at the ends of the structures, remnants of a breakwater beginning approximately 80-100 meters offshore were found, along with a group of block stones and remnants of a parallel mortar wall within the sea. -
Period: 330 to 1453
Byzantine Era
Beylikdüzü was part of Constantinople region.It likely served as a rural area with agricultural activities supporting the nearby city. -
Period: 1453 to
Ottoman Period
With the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453, Beylikdüzü came under Ottoman rule. It remained a predominantly rural area with small villages and agricultural land.The region was referred to as "Garden" in the later Ottoman period. -
Ananrkha village
Anarhka village, an ancient Greek settlement, thrived through both fishing and agriculture. Over time, it underwent a transformation and came to be known as Gürpınar village. -
Gardan village
Similar to Gardan, an ancient Greek settlement whose name originated from its lush vineyards and gardens, the area eventually became known as Kavaklı due to the proliferation of poplar trees in the region. -
Trakatya village
Originally known as Trakatya in ancient Greek times, the settlement of Yakuplu underwent a transformation and was renamed after Yakup Agha, who commissioned the construction of a bridge and a mosque in the area, thereby giving rise to the name Yakuplu village. -
Population Exchange
Following an exchange, around 950 Greeks departed from Gürpınar, while approximately 650 Turks, along with a few Albanian families, 10-15 Patriot households, and a single Pomak household, settled in the village. The homes vacated by the departing Greeks were then allocated to the new residents of Gürpınar. Notably, individuals from the Langaza district predominated on the east side of the spring, while those hailing from the Drama district were the majority on the west side. -
Modern Development
Beylikdüzü experienced significant urbanization and population growth. This was largely due to migration from rural areas to urban centers in search of employment opportunities. -
Municipality
Beylikdüzü officially became a municipality in 1992, gaining administrative autonomy within the Istanbul province. -
First wave of migration
Beylikdüzü was populated after the 1999 İzmit earthquake by people from older districts of Istanbul who preferred the newly constructed buildings in Beylikdüzü due to safety concerns of the older ones -
Second wave of migration
When the Metrobüs (rapid bus system) was extended from Avcılar to Beylikdüzü in 2012, Beylikdüzü was affected by a second wave of migration. With the advance of Metrobüs the perception of "distance" has changed and places which seemed far away before became closer, so many moved to Beylikdüzü. -
Beylikdüzü Today
Its area is 39 km2 and its population is 412,835 . It is on the European side of Istanbul, located north of the Sea of Marmara, south of Esenyurt, east of Büyükçekmece, and west of Avcılar.