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Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the relics of the Prophet
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Chapel of the Seraglio. Relics of the Prophet. Engraving by Lemaitre. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
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Topkapi Palace, the grandest and most iconic residence of the Ottoman sultans, stands proudly in Istanbul, Turkey, overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. This engraving by Lemaitre, published in the 1840 edition of "Historia de Turquia" by Jouannin and Van Gaver, offers a glimpse into the Chapel of the Relics of the Prophet, a sacred and revered space within the palace complex. The Chapel of the Seraglio, as it was also known, was built in the late 15th century to house the Islamic relics brought from Mecca and Medina by the Ottoman conquerors. The Ottoman sultans believed that these relics granted them divine protection and legitimacy. The interior of the chapel is a breathtaking display of Ottoman architectural prowess, with a coffered ceiling adorned with intricate geometric patterns, hanging lamps casting a warm, golden glow, and walls adorned with calligraphy and arabesque designs. The men in this image are shown in deep reverence, their heads bowed in prayer before the relics, a testament to the deep spiritual significance of this space. The Ottoman Empire, at its height, was a powerful and prosperous Muslim state, and the Topkapi Palace was the center of its political, cultural, and religious life. This engraving offers a glimpse into the rich history and enduring legacy of this remarkable empire and its people.
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