Mahomet Ali’s Legacy in Kavala
There are many signs of Mahomet Ali’s love for his birthplace in Kavala. He rebuilt the large aqueduct, providing water to the entire town...
Evolution of State Treasury and Succession under Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror
The Importance of the Sultan’s Seal
One of the significant provisions in Fatih’s Lawbook pertains to the protection of the Sultan’s seal, indicating the growing...
Administrative Structure and Treasury Oversight in the Ottoman Empire
The Four Pillars of State Administration
Under the governance of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror, state organizations were reestablished and regulated through the implementation of Fatih’s...
Evolution of the Ottoman Treasury
From Public to Imperial
Establishment of the Imperial Palaces
Historical accounts from Ahmed Aşıkî, Dursun Bey Künhü’l-ahbâr, and Tayyarzade Ata Bey highlight the construction of the...
Ottoman Empire From Tribe to State
Ertugrul’s Noble Deed
As they approached a battlefield, Ertugrul and his followers encountered two warring armies. Despite being unable to discern the stronger side, Ertugrul,...
Antalya’s Kaleiçi A Journey Through Time
Unveiling the History of Kaleiçi
Kaleiçi, the historical harbor area of Antalya, holds a rich tapestry of cultures dating back to the 4th century BC....
Historical Landmarks in Karaman
Balgusan Tomb Preserving History Amidst Time
Located in the village of Balgusan, 18 km from Ermenek, the Balgusan Tomb stands as a testament to the...
Theoderic at that moment in 519
Theoderic at his peak, Theoderic at that moment in 519 when he thought he had it all arranged and could gaze on his son-in-law,...
Christian communities of the first three centuries
The Christian communities of the first three centuries were what a modern reader should expect them to be. There were active and successful communities,...
Hellenistic world after Alexander
Real Judaism in the Hellenistic world after Alexander and under the Roman emperors moved away from some of its original particularism, as its identity...
