Sunday, April 19, 2026

Greek Family Seeks Ancestral Home Lost in Population Exchange

 

Greek Family Seeks Ancestral Home Lost in Population Exchange

In a poignant event bridging modern life and historical legacy, a Greek family recently traveled to Istanbul's historic Boğazköy neighborhood in Arnavutköy to trace their roots. The family sought to locate the home of their ancestors, who were displaced during the 1923 compulsory population exchange between Türkiye and Greece. Their search highlights the enduring personal impacts and generational memories shaped by the historic resettlement of Orthodox Christian and Muslim communities.

Sources: * Türkiye Today


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