Turkish tribes marched from Central Asia to the West in the 11th century. The Turks, who settled in Isfahan in Iran, established a state that would later be known as the Great Seljuk Empire. In the region where the Seljuk Turks settled, there were Christians and Jews as well as Muslims. As the Seljuk Empire expanded, a cosmopolitan structure emerged in its lands. The … [Read more...] about Seljuk Empire Map, History and Facts
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Works of Mimar Sinan (Ottoman Architect) in Istanbul
Mimar Sinan, the greatest architect of the Ottoman Empire, was also one of the most important architects of the Renaissance Period. During the half-century that he served as the chief architect of the state, he left his mark on all Ottoman lands, from the capital to the furthest provincial province. Mimar Sinan was born to a Christian mother and father in a village called … [Read more...] about Works of Mimar Sinan (Ottoman Architect) in Istanbul
The Story of OTTOMAN ISTANBUL (Through 25 Buildings)
Ottoman Istanbul was a vibrant city located at the center of trade routes. The Ottomans added many new structures to the works they inherited from the Roman and Byzantine period. In this article, I will tell a story that began in 1453, when Constantinople was taken by the Ottomans, and ended in the 1920s, with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after WWI. You will witness … [Read more...] about The Story of OTTOMAN ISTANBUL (Through 25 Buildings)
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent Facts
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent inherited the throne at the age of 26. Sultan Suleiman was the only son of Selim I, who conquered Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem and Alexandria. Suleiman, who ascended the throne in 1520, ruled the Ottoman Empire for 46 years until 1566. The young Sultan soon proved to be a man of many talents. Thanks to his achievements in the 16th century, he was … [Read more...] about Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent Facts
Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square)
The Hippodrome of Constantinople (today Sultanahmet Square) was the center of social life in the Byzantine Empire for centuries. The Hippodrome, where relentless chariot races were held, was also the scene of many rebellions and massacres. Today, the Hippodrome is located in Sultanahmet, in the heart of Istanbul's Old City. Focusing on Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, visitors … [Read more...] about Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square)
The Story of Byzantine Constantinople
Byzantine Constantinople was one of the most beautiful, crowded and mystical cities in history. Founded by Constantine the Great as the co-capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople was the heir to the Roman cult. In this article, I will tell a story that starts from 330, when Constantine founded the city, and continues until 1453, when Constantinople fell. I will try to … [Read more...] about The Story of Byzantine Constantinople