Isn’t it fascinating that a place can be both ancient and modern? That’s Firuzköy Mahallesi for you. We are standing in Firuzköy Mahallesi a neighborhood with a history stretching back to ancient times.
Firuzköy Mahallesi may have been a fishing village linked to Byzantion. Byzantion was founded by the Dorians. Recent excavations near Küçükçekmece Lake found remains of an ancient lighthouse. This finding supports the theory of Firuzköy Mahallesi being an ancient settlement.
Romans ruled here. Then came the Byzantines. Finally the Ottomans held sway over the area. The first residents of Firuzköy were from Balcıbük. Balcıbük is a village now called Meden Buk. It was part of Ortaköy in Bulgaria. In 1928 villagers bought farms in Firuzköy. Settlement began. Some farmers left their names on Firuzköy’s main streets.
Migration from Anatolia increased in the 1980s. Firuzköy was affected. It changed from a village to a district. First it was part of Bakırköy. Then it became part of Küçükçekmece.
Excavations began in 2020. Important ancient remains were discovered near Küçükçekmece Lake. Firuzköy’s population has changed over the years. In 2023 it was about 23919.
Today Firuzköy Mahallesi is part of Avcılar. Avcılar is a popular district in Istanbul. It attracts people from all over. Avcılar’s location next to Küçükçekmece Lake makes it special. Avcılar has many advantages that add to its popularity.
Avcılar is on the European side of Istanbul. It is bordered by the Marmara Sea. Başakşehir is to the north. Küçükçekmece is to the east. Esenyurt is to the west. Küçükçekmece Lake is in the eastern part of Avcılar. Avcılar covers about 40 square kilometers. It is about 16 km from Ataturk Airport. It is about 31 km from Istanbul’s center.
Avcılar has ten neighborhoods. Firuzköy is one of them. Istanbul is the best city to buy property. Each area has its own history. Avcılar is no exception. Sultan Muhammad the Conqueror passed through here. He was on his way to conquer Istanbul. Ottoman sultans wanted Turks to live here. They wanted support when needed.
Avcılar means hunters. Hunting was a tradition during the Ottoman Empire. Hunting competitions were held here. Sultans used the area as a sanctuary. The name Avcılar stuck. Until 1980 it was rural. Then it grew and developed. Now it is modern.
The largest port in Turkey is in Avcılar. This is great for import and export businesses. Istanbul University has faculties here. These include Engineering Business Management Sports and Veterinary Medicine. Avcılar is secure and has good facilities. It has a young dynamic population.
Avcılar has good transportation. The TEMA and EBESH highways pass through. You can use buses or metro buses to get around. Avcılar has health services. There are private hospitals public health centers and specialized clinics. There are also shopping malls like Pelican Mall.
Firuzköy Mahallesi is more than just a location. It is a vibrant mix of past and present. As we leave Firuzköy Mahallesi remember its layers of history. From ancient villagers to modern residents it has evolved while retaining its unique charm.