Saksagan
A Comfortable Room
The best room in the tower was very nice. It had beautiful carpets, couches with soft cushions, and large mirrors and colorful pictures on...
An Unexpected Help
While I sat by the stream trying to cheer myself up with a pipe, since there was no dinner that night, an old man...
Historic Mosques in Karaman
Hocamahmut Mosque A Testament to History
Located in the district of Hocamahmut, the mosque was originally constructed in the second half of the 14th century...
Historic Tombs in Karaman
Ahi Osman Mosque An Ottoman Marvel
Situated in the Ahi Osman district at the heart of Karaman, this mosque stands as a testament to Ottoman...
Exploring Historic Mosques Karaman
Karamanoglu Ibrahim Bey II Mosque A Majestic Complex
Nestled in Karaman’s Imaret district, the Karamanoglu Ibrahim Bey II Mosque stands as a magnificent testament to...
Exploring Dolmabahçe Palace A Symbol of Ottoman Grandeur
Dolmabahçe Palace, commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecit between 1843 and 1856, stands as a magnificent testament to Ottoman architectural splendor. With its intricate design and...
Unveiling the Magnificence of Topkapi Palace A Jewel of Ottoman Heritage
Historical Background
Topkapi Palace, commissioned by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror between 1460 and 1478, stands as a testament to Ottoman grandeur and architectural brilliance. Situated...
Exploring Ottoman-Era Tombs and Complexes in Istanbul
The Gülnuş Emetullah Valide Sultan Tomb: A Symbol of Maternal Reverence
The Gülnuş Emetullah Valide Sultan Tomb, erected between 1708 and 1711 within the Yeni...
Tribonian and the others
The Digest was not the end, however. It was still too large—several bulky and expensive manuscript volumes in any rendition—to be more than a...
Newly intrusive managerial empire
Such growth meant that central government could know local affairs, and thus meddle in them, with much greater accuracy and timeliness than ever before....
