The government is getting demanded to pay special attention to the development of the marble and granite industry because this could be the way to rapid recovery of the economy by increasing the country’s exports.
As of 2018, exports of natural Turkish stone -- including processed and uncut marble, granite, travertine, and slate -- totaled 7.94 million tons or $2.05 billion, according to the Istanbul Mineral Exporters' Association. Which leaves turkey in the lead on exporting marble followed by Greece and Italy
Marble in the middle east
If you have ever been to Makkah, you must have noticed that the marble floor (Thasos) of Masjid al-Haram stays cool even under the scorching sun and 50°C
temperature. Saudi Arabia is one of the hottest countries in the world which experiences hot and arid temperatures throughout the year. The office of the general presidency of affairs of two holy mosques said that the only reason that floors of Masjid al-Haram remain cool in hot summer days is Thasos marble
Thasos is a Greece marble that can reflect the sun rays and remains cool in summers. Saudi Arabia has imported and installed this marble which lessens the intensity of the heat during the day and comforts the pilgrimage for the visitors
