Mustafa Halıcıoğlu

Mustafa Halıcıoğlu is a dedicated caretaker of his family's ancestral home adjacent to the birthplace of the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, located in the Ağırnas neighborhood. Recently, while cleaning the property, he discovered an ancient underground city beneath the house, believed to be around 2,000 years old. Halıcıoğlu has taken it upon himself to restore and preserve this historical site, emphasizing the importance of maintaining such heritage for future generations. He advocates for local ownership and tourism development of historical sites, hoping to bring global attention to the rich history of his village.