
Map of the Ottoman Empire752 viewsShows how the Empire expanded from its early days, when it occupied just a small area of Anatolia and the Balkans, through the 17th century, when it reached its greatest extent. Note that in Turkish the name is "Osmanli," after Osman, the founder; "Ottoman" is a Western corruption.Oct 05, 2019
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Silver Globe678 viewsSome of the pieces in the silver collection were made in the Imperial Mint, some in other workshops attached to the palace, and some were presents from European diplomats.Oct 05, 2019
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Silver Brazier672 viewsPresented to Sultan Abdul Hamid II on the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne (1901).Oct 05, 2019
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Council Chamber Door709 viewsThe latticed grilles satisfied a law requiring that Council sessions be open to the public.Oct 05, 2019
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Stone Balustrade724 viewsOf course no ordinary guardrail would suffice for the terrace of a sultan's harem. I found the 8-pointed star design especially appealing.Oct 05, 2019
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Illumination772 viewsAnother particularly fine example of the stained-glass window genre.Oct 05, 2019
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Terrace Fountain670 viewsShares the upper terrace of the harem with the Iftar Bower and the Baghdad Pavilion.Oct 05, 2019
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Baghdad Pavilion686 viewsBult to celebrate the Ottoman conquest of Baghdad in 1638.Oct 05, 2019
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Pebble Mosaic Walkway746 viewsI wish I had a walkway like this leading to my front door. This leads to the harem; the Terrace Kiosk can be seen in the background.Oct 05, 2019
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Pavilion Windows724 viewsGilded grates of one of the gorgeously decorated pavilions in the harem.Oct 05, 2019
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Stained-Glass Windows645 viewsThe harem pavilions contained many fine examples of the genre.Oct 05, 2019
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Sundial721 viewsDates from the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror, who died in 1481.Oct 05, 2019
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