Geology of Turkey

Turkey is placed between different tectonic realms and has complex geology considering the tectonic history and present field characteristics. Metamorphic, ophiolitic and granitic rocks of different ages and characteristics are present in Turkey and  they are covered by younger cover units (Figure 1).  

There are three main tectonic units of Turkey from North to South: Pontides, Anatolides (Central Anatolian Crystalline Complex and Menderes Massif) and Taurides (Figure 2).

There are detailed studies in literature about the tectonic evolution of Turkey, but there are still debate on much of the geologic and tectonic features of Turkey. Here the aim is not to deal with the detailed geology of Turkey but to present the place of granitoids in the geology of Turkey. The studies on granitoids, considering their geological and petrological features together with their relationships with the other rock units i.e. metamorphics and ophiolites, take much importance since they reveal valuable information about the regional geology.
 
There are many studies on the granitoids of Turkey and surrounding regions. Geologists interested in the granitoids of Turkey since their complex presence in the tectonic realm of Turkey. Their formation and origins are investigated by various studies. There are also similar studies in the countries of Balkans where there are closely related granitoid formations with those in Turkey.

Some of these studies are presented in The Granitoids of Turkey and The Balkan Peninsula.