Ottoman

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…

The Mahmutpaşa Mosque in Tokat, Türkiye, estimated to be from the 15th century, captivates visitors with its intricate wooden ceiling. This historic mosque, built with wood and adobe, features exceptional woodwork and hand-carved…

Yılkı horses were while recorded while enjoying their freedom with their offspring on the 90,000 hectare Eynif Plain located in the Ormana District of Antalya's İbradı district, Türkiye. “These Yılki horses are from the Ottoman period,…