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Bargains During Ramazan A Unique Bazaar Experience
In some parts of the bazaars in Constantinople (now Istanbul), you will find many second-hand dealers. These shops become especially important during Ramazan, the...
The Sultan and the Pilgrimage to Mecca
Seeing the Sultan
Very few people were able to see the Sultan in person. Their only chance was on Friday, when he would ride through...
Photography Rules and Religious Pilgrimages in Ottoman Constantinople
Limited Photography of Public Officials
Public officials in Turkey do not have their portraits painted or photographs taken as often as leaders in Christian countries....
The Sultan’s Photography Mystery
Religious Rules or Personal Choice?
The Photographer's Explanation
A Constantinople photographer provided an interesting explanation when asked for portraits of the Sultan and other important officials....
Building Projects and Social Ecology in the Roman World
Linking Construction and Society
This paper explores how Roman building projects can help us understand the connections between construction and social-ecological complexity. In Roman studies,...
Preserving or Changing the Past
The restoration of monuments has been important since ancient times. In ancient Egypt, the care and repair of monuments, along with honoring the king’s...
Rethinking Roman Construction
A Broader Social and Regional View
The traditional view sees Roman construction mainly as a city-centered activity. However, looking at it through a wider lens...
The Rock Sanctuary of Yazılıkaya
A Sacred Place Near Hattusha
The Yazılıkaya rock sanctuary is located about one mile from Hattusha, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire. This place...
Early Cultural Connections in Anatolia
Early Buildings and Trade
During ancient times, Anatolia was closely connected with other advanced cultures like those in Mesopotamia. Pottery from the Ubaid period (a...
Anatolia and the Bible
What Is Anatolia?
Most of what we now call Turkey was once known as Anatolia or Asia Minor. This land stretches about 1,000 miles from...
