2025-09-1 Istanbul, Turkey

Kaiser Wilhelm II Crest

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Abdulhamid II's Tughra

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Egyptian Obelisk

The obelisk was commissioned by Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BC and later transported to Constantinople by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. The lower part was damaged in transport making the total height shorter than original.

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Egyptian Obelisk Base

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan

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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan

The tomb of the Sultan and other Ottoman dignitaries.

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Ceiling

Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Grilled Corn

A popular snack.

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Very popular with tourists.

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Basilica Cistern

Emperor Constantine built a structure that was later reconstructed and enlarged by Emperor Justinian after the Nika riots of 532, which devastated the city. Historical texts claim that 7,000 slaves were involved in the construction of the cistern.

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