Ottoman

The historic Suleymaniye Mosque Complex in Damascus, a 16th-century Ottoman masterpiece designed by the legendary Architect Sinan, is set to reopen its main sections within a month following an extensive restoration. Abandoning past plans…

The historic mosque courtyards of Istanbul, Türkiye, continue to serve as safe havens for stray cats, keeping a centuries-old Ottoman tradition of animal welfare alive. Historians note that this deep-rooted compassion was…

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has successfully restored the graves of Prince Osman Fuad Efendi and Adile Sultan, grandchildren of Ottoman Sultan Murad V, at the Bobigny Muslim Cemetery near Paris. To mark…

During ongoing restoration work at the Muradiye Mosque in Bursa, Türkiye, an octagonal pool believed to be 600 years old was unearthed. The historic water feature was originally commissioned by Sultan Murad II and remained hidden…

Emoji-like face motifs have been discovered on 18th-century Ottoman carpets during inventory work at the Tokat Mevlevihane Museum in Türkiye. Despite being registered in the 20th century, the carpets feature…

Güllaç, a traditional Ottoman dessert, remains a staple of Ramadan iftar tables in Türkiye due to its light and milky texture. Dessert master İbrahim Taşdemir highlighted the importance of milk, sugar, and rose water in its…

A cherished Ottoman-era dish, head, trotter, and brain soup remains a popular winter staple in Konya, Turkey. Rooted in Yörük culture and known for its rich nutritional value, this traditional dish requires up to five…

The Ayios Nikolaos Church in Istanbul’s Topkapı district, originally built in honor of St. Nicholas, was restored during Sultan Mahmud II's reign thanks to donations from the local Muslim community. Historian Zafer Bilgi…

Excavations in Kalehisar, Çorum, are shedding light on a significant Anatolian Seljuk settlement, with experts likening its importance to Hattusa, the capital of the Hittites. Head of the excavation, Assoc. Dr. Mustafa Kemal…