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Ottoman Empire Map at Its Height, Over Time

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Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299 by Osman Ghazi (aka Othman) and consistently grew from 1299 to 1683. The first 10 rulers of the Ottoman Empire is considered as the most successful kings. In this article, you can discover facts about Ottoman history accompanied by map of the Ottoman Empire. Ottomans Kings carried these titles: Sultan (Arabic: King, Ruler), Padishah … [Read more...] about Ottoman Empire Map at Its Height, Over Time

Sultan Suleiman and Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana)

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Sultan Suleiman had all the personality traits that made people legendary. He was not only a talented soldier and a strategist, he also mastered the art of jewelry making. As a foresighted leader, he was also an intellectual with an interest in art and architecture. His wife, Hurrem Sultan, was the most powerful woman in Ottoman history. Suleiman spent his life to build the … [Read more...] about Sultan Suleiman and Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana)

Roman Empire Map At Its Height, Over Time

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The Roman Empire map shows the transformation of Rome from a city-state to an empire. Rome, a republic in Italy, evolved over time into an empire that dominates the known world. During the reign of the Five Good Emperors, the Roman Empire was at the height of its power. Romans built a great civilization upon the mathematical, philosophical and medicinal foundations of … [Read more...] about Roman Empire Map At Its Height, Over Time

Byzantine Empire Map at Its Height, Over Time

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The Byzantine Empire map shows us the evolution of a mysterious civilization over time. The Eastern Rome, which separated from the Western Rome in 395, eventually evolved into the culture known as Byzantium in modern history. In this article, I would like to share information about the history of the Byzantine Empire, which has survived for more than 1000 years. In this blog … [Read more...] about Byzantine Empire Map at Its Height, Over Time

Battle Of Manzikert (Byzantines vs Seljuks)

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Battle of Manzikert was one of the most important battles of the Middle Ages. The war between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Empire in the 11th century also ignited the Crusades. The battle took place between the troops of the Byzantine emperor Romanos IV Diogenes and the Seljuk Sultan Alp Arslan. The fact that the emperor is betrayed during the war and is eventually … [Read more...] about Battle Of Manzikert (Byzantines vs Seljuks)

History of Turkish (Ottoman) Islamic Calligraphy

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According to Christianity, as the God depicts himself in the form of a man, the image of a human face became a part of worshipping.  The face of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary, accompanied by various angel images on their sides, has been depicted since the beginning of Christianity. Sculpture and painting art developed in Christianity, but calligraphy was never as important … [Read more...] about History of Turkish (Ottoman) Islamic Calligraphy

History and Facts about the Iznik Tiles

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City of Iznik has an important place both in Roman and Ottoman history. Roman Emperor Constantine gathered the first consul in this city, known as Nicaea at the time, in order to establish the early principles of Christianity. During the Ottoman period, the same city was famous for its Iznik tiles. Iznik became an Ottoman city in 1331. As a center of pottery even before the … [Read more...] about History and Facts about the Iznik Tiles

History of Turkish Carpets, Rugs and Kilims

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The history of Turkish carpets are generally divided into two types. The first category is early Turkish carpets adorned with geometric motifs and nature depictions; second category is classical period Ottoman carpets adorned with flower motifs and medallion emblems. One of the visiting points of both local and foreign tourists in Turkey are carpet workshops. Almost every … [Read more...] about History of Turkish Carpets, Rugs and Kilims

Emperor Constantine the Great (Facts)

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Constantine the Great was one of the most important figures in both Roman and Christian history. In the first part of this article, you can find the details about Constantine's being the sole ruler in Rome. In the second part, you can see interesting facts about Emperor Constantine. Life History of Emperor Constantine Emperor Constantine was born at a time when the Roman … [Read more...] about Emperor Constantine the Great (Facts)