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Ottoman Empire in 1800s

Map Showing the Territories of Ottoman Empire

A map of the Ottoman Empire showing the extent that the Ottomans conquered land compared to the Byzantines.

A map of the Ottoman Empire showing the extent that the Ottomans conquered land compared to the Byzantines.

An outside perspective of the Ottoman Empire bath house exhibition for the Paris 1867 World Fair.

Featuring many of the amenities of actual hamams, the Ottoman World Fair display sought to charm and endorse the experience of Turkish bathing.

First courtyard in Topkapı, the only area that was open to the public. Sultans walked through it on their way to Friday prayers and other ceremonies. It was also used as waiting area for important political events such as the reception of foreign…

An unassuming building and long lines mark the surface level location of the Basilica Cistern

This painting depicts the Siege of Constantinople and represents the frequent changing hands of the Tekfur Sarayi.

This painting depicts the Siege of Constantinople and represents the frequent changing hands of the Tekfur Sarayi.