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Interior Dome, Blue Mosque, Istanbul
The interior of the central dome of the Blue Mosque/Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul. The mosque was completed in 1616 CE during the reign of Ahmed I, sultan of the Ottoman Empire (r. 1603-1617 CE).
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The Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul
A panoramic view of the Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul. It was commissioend by Suleiman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire (r. 1520-1566 CE) and completed in 1557 CE.
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Aerial View of the Thesium, Athens
The temple of Hephaistos and Athena, also known as the Theseum because of its decorative sculpture depicting the feats of Theseus, Athens. The Doric temple, built in 449 BCE, is situated in the agora. Hephaistos...
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Battle at Bridge Skit 1877 CE
Battle at Bridge Skit, November 9, 1877 CE. Romania, fighting on the Russian side, gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1878 CE after the end of the Russo-Turkish War.
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The Greek War of Independence 1821–1829 CE
An illustration of troops fighting during the Greek War of Independence (1821–1829 CE) against the Ottoman Empire (1299-1924 CE). Source: Web CD "The Revolution of 1821" is distributed free of charge with...
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Second Siege of Vienna 1683 CE
The Second Siege of Vienna in 1683 CE, drawn by Frans Geffels (l. 1624–1694 CE). This was a disastrous Ottoman defeat. (Vienna Museum at Karlsplatz)
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Sultan Abdul Hamid Going to Offer Friday Prayers
The Ottoman Empire's Sultan Abdul Hamid II (r. 1878-1909 CE) going to the Friday Prayer (Friday Procession).
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Selim III Receiving Dignitaries
Sultan Selim III (r. 1789–1807 CE) holding an audience in front of the Gate of Felicity. Courtiers are assembled in a strict protocol. Oil on canvas. (Topkapı Palace Museum, Istanbul; Inv. 17/163)
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Szigetvar Campaign 1566 CE
Ottoman miniature of the Szigetvár campaign (1566 CE) showing Ottoman troops and Tatars as avant-garde. This was Suleiman I's (r. 1520-1566 CE) last military campaign (Source: History of Sultan Süleyman, Dublin, Chester...
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Battle of Preveza 1538 CE
Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha (l. 1478-1546 CE) defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of Preveza in 1538 CE (Turkish Naval Museum, Istanbul).
