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Ottoman Collection (#9)

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Background imageOttoman Collection: Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Tiles in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Tiles in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Apartment of Crown Prince, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Apartment of Crown Prince, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Window in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Window in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Details of Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Details of Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Courtyard of the Queen Mother, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Courtyard of the Queen Mother, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Sultan Ahmet 111 fountain, Sultanahmet district, Istanbul, Turkey

Sultan Ahmet 111 fountain, Sultanahmet district, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkish Pastry, North Cyprus

Turkish Pastry, North Cyprus

Background imageOttoman Collection: Sweet Pastries, North Cyprus

Sweet Pastries, North Cyprus

Background imageOttoman Collection: Vintage Ottoman palace, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Vintage Ottoman palace, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Rumelihisari (Rumelian Castle, Roumeli Hissar Castle), Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Rumelihisari (Rumelian Castle, Roumeli Hissar Castle), Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Ottoman era waterfront houses, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Ottoman era waterfront houses, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Israel, Sharon region. Ottoman fortress Binar Bashi was built in 1571 on Tel Afek

Israel, Sharon region. Ottoman fortress Binar Bashi was built in 1571 on Tel Afek, the location of the Roman city Antipatris built by King Herod

Background imageOttoman Collection: baklava, oriental pastry in bazaar at historical centre of Istanbul, listed as World

baklava, oriental pastry in bazaar at historical centre of Istanbul, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Sultanahmet District, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Traditional Turkish sweets display in a pastry shop, Istanbul, Turkey

Traditional Turkish sweets display in a pastry shop, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Plate with traditional baklava Turkish sweet and cup of Turkish coffee

Plate with traditional baklava Turkish sweet and cup of Turkish coffee

Background imageOttoman Collection: Moored passenger ferries at Eminonu quay with Topkapi Palace in the background, Istanbul

Moored passenger ferries at Eminonu quay with Topkapi Palace in the background, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Queen Mothers Apartment, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Queen Mothers Apartment, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: baklava in a roll, typical oriental sweet pastry in bazaar at historical centre of

baklava in a roll, typical oriental sweet pastry in bazaar at historical centre of Istanbul, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Sultanahmet District, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Young Turkish Military Cadet - later Officer

Young Turkish Military Cadet - later Officer
A photographic portrait of the (later) Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon) whilst a young cadet. The Islamic Army of the Caucasus (Turkish)

Background imageOttoman Collection: WW1 - Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon)

WW1 - Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon)
A fine photographic portrait of the Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon). The Islamic Army of the Caucasus (Turkish)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683

Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683
Holy Roman Empire. Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683. It took place at Kahlenberg Mountain, near Vienna, ather the city had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire during two months

Background imageOttoman Collection: Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas

Ottoman Empire era. Caravanserai in Burgas
Ottoman Empire period. Caravanserai in Burgas (today territory of Bulgaria). Couryard of the Caravanserai, resting place for travelers. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Istanbul. The aqueduct of Uzunkemer

Turkey. Istanbul. The aqueduct of Uzunkemer
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The aqueduct of Uzunkemer near Belgrade Forest. It is an Ottoman aqueduct bridge on the northern branch of the Kirkcesme Supply System

Background imageOttoman Collection: Plane trees of Godfrey of Bouillon. Prairie of Buyukdere

Plane trees of Godfrey of Bouillon. Prairie of Buyukdere
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. 40 plane trees of Godfrey of Bouillon. Prairie of Buyukdere. According to tradition the field tent of Godfrey of Bouillon was installed next to the tree during the camping of

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey - Istanbul - Artificial basin in the Belgrad Forest

Turkey - Istanbul - Artificial basin in the Belgrad Forest
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Artificial basin in the Belgrad Forest. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Cholet

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Bosphorus castles

Turkey. Bosphorus castles
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Bosphorus castles. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - Topkapi Palace or Seraglio

Turkey. Constantinople - Topkapi Palace or Seraglio
Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace or Seraglio (Royal residence) from the Golden Horn. Engraving by Lemaitre, Fleury and Lalaisse

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - Leander's Tower

Turkey. Constantinople - Leander's Tower
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Maiden's Tower or Leander's Tower (Kiz Kulesi). It was erected on a small islet at the Southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait in

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Turkish army troops

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Turkish army troops. From left to right: Chatir, Pasha, militiaman, Harbagi, Egyptian soldier and another militiaman. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek

Turkey. Constantinople. Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Kiosk of the Grand Seigneur at Bebek, at the Bosphorus. Engraving by Lemaitre, Cholet and Fleury

Background imageOttoman Collection: Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera

Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera. Engraving by Lemaitre and Blanchard. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Galata Tower

Turkey. Constantinople. Galata Tower
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Galata Tower or Tower of Christ. It was buit in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Turkish wooden pleasure house

Turkey. Turkish wooden pleasure house
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Turkish wooden pleasure house. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Camp of the Daud Pasha

Turkey. Camp of the Daud Pasha
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Camp of the Daud Pasha. Engraving by Lemaitre. Lalaisse and Branche. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Janissaries

Turkey. Janissaries
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey, Constantinople (Istanbul). Public office

Turkey, Constantinople (Istanbul). Public office
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Public office. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Branche. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Topkapi. Religious ceremony in the Audience Hall (Arz Odacy)

Topkapi. Religious ceremony in the Audience Hall (Arz Odacy)
Turkey. Constantinople (Today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Religious ceremony in the Audience Hall (Arz Odacy) or Throne apartment on the day before Beyram festival

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Ottoman Empire

Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Montaut. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian

Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian
Turkey. Administration of the Ottoman Empire. From left to right: Grand Vizier, Kaim-Mekam, Reis Efendi and Khadjedhian, member of the Divan. Historia de Turquia, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos

Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, The 1001 columns. It was constructed under a palace in the 5th century

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. Ottoman era. The Sultan's bath

Turkey. Constantinople. Ottoman era. The Sultan's bath
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Sultan's bath. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Arnout

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Turkish baths for women

Turkey. Turkish baths for women
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Turkish baths for women. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Background imageOttoman Collection: Turkey. Constantinople. The Bazaar

Turkey. Constantinople. The Bazaar
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Bazaar. Engraving by Lemaitre. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageOttoman Collection: Constantinople. Yedikule Fortress

Constantinople. Yedikule Fortress
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Yedikule Fortress or Fortress of the Seven Towers. Its construction was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1458

Background imageOttoman Collection: Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the relics of the Prophet

Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the relics of the Prophet
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the Seraglio. Relics of the Prophet. Engraving by Lemaitre

Background imageOttoman Collection: Ottoman domination. Acre. Bazaar at Saint Jean d'Acre

Ottoman domination. Acre. Bazaar at Saint Jean d'Acre
Ottoman domination. Acre (today Akko in northern territory of Israel). Bazaar at Saint Jean d'Acre. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Ottoman History and Culture" Step into the vibrant world of the Ottomans, a civilization that left an indelible mark on history. From the mesmerizing Whirling Dervishes in the 16th century to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's transformative leadership, their legacy is truly captivating. Take a journey through time with Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire from 1570, tracing its vast territories and diverse cultures. Witness T E Lawrence, famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, traversing desert landscapes alongside majestic camels, embodying adventure and resilience. Marvel at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, where intricate glazed pottery reveals exquisite craftsmanship. Delve into Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards that shed light on historical tensions while reminding us of complex relationships between nations. Discover Izmir's Camel brand figs and large fig factory - a testament to Turkey's agricultural prowess. As you wander through Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, be captivated by the iconic Old Bridge over Neretva river; it stands as a symbol of unity amidst cultural diversity. Emir Faisal at Wejh (now in Saudi Arabia) reminds us of alliances forged during World War I when Colonel Dawnay and Commander Hogarth joined forces with T E Lawrence for strategic purposes. The Ottoman Empire's rich heritage continues to inspire awe across generations. Its influence can still be felt today – from artistry to diplomacy – leaving an enduring imprint on our collective memory.