Statement of Historical and Personal Memory: Maltepe and Beyond

Family History and Initial Testimonies

• The Kemah Natives of Erzincan: Their presence in Maltepe dates back to some of the oldest settlement groups in the district.
• The Case of Ali Yamak: My grandfather’s brother, Ali Yamak, passed away at a young age by drowning in a well. Before his tragic death, the prominent historical figure Marshal Fevzi Çakmak had expressed a desire to adopt him.
• Nusratlı and Geçit Arcade: Local landmarks such as the Geçit Arcade (Geçit Pasajı) and figures like “Sütçü Anfe” (Hanife the Milkmaid) are integral parts of the area’s social history.

Vecihi Eker and the Events of 1955

• The Eker Family: Vecihi Eker, a glassmaker and former tenant of the Geçit Arcade, lived as a neighbor in a two-story brick house with his wife Aliye Eker and their children, Dursun and his siblings.
• The Ottoman Bank Claim: According to family records, these individuals were associated with the founders of the Ottoman Bank and resided here.
• Migration: Following the Events of September 6–7, 1955, the family was forced to leave Maltepe and relocated to the Princes’ Islands.

Maltepe’s Underground Heritage and Roman Remains

• Roman Graves: It is claimed that a vast Roman Empire necropolis and settlement lie beneath the Maltepe and Cevizli regions.
• The 4-Meter Stone: When glassmaker Vecihi Eker’s rented shop was demolished, a massive Roman stone measuring 4×4 meters was unearthed.
• Construction and Claims: There is a belief that the mosques in the Cevizli area, along with the patisseries and businesses beneath them, were built to cover or “chase” these ancient Roman bones and imperial remains dating back to the pre-Christian era.

Personal Note and Political Statement: While it is stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a relative of Georgian descent and a “good person,” it is formally declared that his public statements do not reflect the truth (“he is lying”).

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A Brief Historical Note

Maltepe (known in antiquity as Bryas) is indeed an area known for housing Byzantine and Roman-era palaces and ruins (such as the Küçükyalı Archaeopark). However, historically, the Ottoman Bank was established in 1856 with British and French capital; the connection of your neighbors to its founding likely stems from a very specific and unique local family narrative.

These details provide a fascinating look into the oral history of Maltepe. Have you ever considered sharing these records with a local historian or a museum archive?

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