Stamboul Collection (#9)

Beautiful Istanbul, a City of Two Continents - Asia in Distance to the Northeast (Right), c1930s. View of the Galata Bridge on the Bosphorous strait linking Euope and Asia in Istanbul

Map of the Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara, c1914, (1920). Creator: Unknown
Map of the Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara, c1914, (1920). The coastline around parts of Turkey, Bulgaria, the Black Sea and the Aegean during the First World War

View of the Bosphorus: The Castle of Europe, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View of the Bosphorus: The Castle of Europe, 1890. On the European shore of the Bosphorus, Rumelihisari medieval fortress was built between 1451-1452 on the orders of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in

Walls of Constaninople in the Sixteenth Century, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Walls of Constaninople in the Sixteenth Century, (1890). Known as Istanbul today, Constantinople was capital of the Byzantine Empire

Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tower of Galata, Constantinople, 1890. Galata Tower, a medieval Romanesque stone tower in Istanbul, was built in 1348 by the Genoese. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Old Walls, Constantinople, (c4th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Old Walls, Constantinople, (c4th century), 1890. Defensive stone walls surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul in Turkey)

The Final Assault on Constantinople, (29 May 1453), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Final Assault on Constantinople, (29 May 1453), 1890. The Fall of Constantinople - capture of the Byzantine Empires capital under Constantine XI Palaiologos by an invading Ottoman army under

The Bosphorus looking towards Scutari, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1895. Creator
The Bosphorus looking towards Scutari, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1895. Ships at anchor in what is now Istanbul, Turkey

The entrance to the Golden Horn, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
The entrance to the Golden Horn, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1895. Ships at anchor in what is now Istanbul, Turkey. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

The Galata bridge across the Golden Horn, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1895. Creator
The Galata bridge across the Golden Horn, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, 1895. Ships on the river in what is now Istanbul, Turkey

Map of the Balkan Peninsula, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Balkan Peninsula, 1902. Showing Bosnia, Servia (Serbia), Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkish-occupied Greece, with inset of Constantinople (Istanbul). From The Century Atlas of the World

Constantinople, c1930s
Constantinople. Rare marbles from all over the Roman world enrich S. Sophia. This is the gallery at the base of the dome, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 3

Street vista in Galata from end of bridge, Constantinople, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Street Scene in Constantinople, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Public Letter-writers in a Constantinople Street, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Water-front of Stamboul, with Pera in the distance, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Bosphorous - Constantinople in the distance, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Grand Bazaar in Constantinople, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Grand Bazaar in Constantinople, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Quay, Stamboul, 1902, (1906). Artist: G Kossiakoff
The Quay, Stamboul, 1902. The Quay, Istanbul, Turkey. After an original work by G. Kossiakoff. From The Studio Volume 37 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906]

Street at Stamboul with fountain, Constantinople, Turkey, dated 1890, photomechanical print
Photomechanical print of a street at Stamboul with fountain, Constantinople, Turkey

Hypodrome sic Atmeydan sic Stamboul James Robertson
Hypodrome sic or Atmeydan sic, Stamboul; James Robertson (English, 1813 - 1888); Constantinople, Istanbul Turkey; 1853; Salted paper print; 30.5 × 26.5 cm (12 × 10 7, 16 in.)

Salut de Constantinople - Le Grand Bazar, c1900. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world

Constantinople - Tour de Leandre, c1900. The Maidens Tower, is a tower lying on a small islet located in the Bosphorus strait on the coast of Uskudar in Istanbul, Turkey

Salut de Constantinople - Pigeons au Cour d Eyoub, c1900. Salut de Constantinople. Pigeons au Cour d Eyoub. (Salvation of Constantinople. Pigeons in the heart of Eyoub.)

Eagle fights a snake, detail of Byzantine Floor Mosaic at Great Palace, Istanbul, 6th century. Reign of Justin, 565-575

Detail of Floor Mosaic at Great Palace, Istanbul, Reign of Justin, 565-575

Leopard Mosaic detail, Great Palace, Istanbul, c4th-6th century

Mary and Joseph before Cyrenius, Byzantine Mosaic, Chora Church, Istanbul, c1310-1320. Mary and Joseph before Cyrenius registering for the census for taxation, with guard, scribe and an officer

Byzantine Mosaic, Death of the Virgin Mary, Chora church, Istanbul, c1310-1320. Church of St Savior in Chora (Karye Camii)

Christ, the Good Shepherd, Istanbul, 4th century. At Archaeological Museum. Istanbul

Byzantine Floor Mosaic in the Great Palace, Istanbul, 565 - 578 AD, (20th century). The Great Palace of Constantinople, was a large Imperial Byzantine palace complex which served as the main royal

Cooking Fish on Boats at the Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Cooking Fish on Boats at the Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey, 20th century. The Galata Bridge spans the Golden Horn, a major urban waterway and primary inlet of the Bosphoros

View toward the Old City - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

Galata Bridge, Constantinople (Istanbul)
The Galata Bridge, in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. The bridge is described as next to Stamboul on the postcard, which was the name used to describe the area of the city between the Golden

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THE REBELLION IN THE SOUDAN (SUDAN): 1. Sheik Halifa with Eighty of His Followers Coming from the Mountains to Submit to the Sheik El-Morgani. 2. Sheik Halifa. 3

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"Stamboul: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the vibrant streets of Stamboul, a city steeped in centuries of rich history. From its early days as the capital of the Byzantine Empire to its transformation under the rule of the Omayyad Caliphate, this captivating city has witnessed countless tales unfold. In 748 A. D. , Stamboul became a battleground between two mighty empires - the Omayyad Caliphate and the Byzantine Empire. The clash of cultures and power struggles shaped its destiny for years to come. The Black Sea, with its strategic Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, played a pivotal role in Stamboul's maritime dominance. It served as a gateway connecting Europe and Asia, facilitating trade routes that brought prosperity to this bustling metropolis. At the heart stood the magnificent Throne of the Byzantine Emperors, an emblematic symbol of imperial authority. Its grandeur reflected their reign over this majestic city that captivated both locals and visitors alike. Journeying back to Constantinople in 1890, we catch glimpses through time captured by unknown artists. Their brushstrokes immortalize Sultan Süleyman alongside his architectural masterpiece -the Süleymaniye Mosque- which still stands proudly today. Yet not all stories told are ones of glory; some depict darker chapters etched into Stamboul's past. Lithographs reveal scenes from trials where eighteen Armenians faced justice or portray chilling moments when Armenian porters met their tragic fate at sea during times marred by violence. Riots erupted on these ancient streets, stained with bloodshed as Armenians fell victim to police brutality orchestrated by Softas and Kurds. These haunting images serve as reminders that even amidst beauty lies a complex tapestry woven with human struggle. Amidst these historical narratives emerge glimpses into everyday life within Stamboul's walls.