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leaving Istanbul

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October 8th 2010
Leaving Istanbul The Sultan had a harem of 200 women. There would be 12 favorites and 4 wives. His mother would pick out the women. Topkapi Place is where the sultan lived during almost the entire rule of the Ottoman period. Each room was decorated with titles, and glass works. My camera went crazy; I am sure the men’s imagine went wild knowing so many women were there just for you. One of ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more