Topkapi was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign.
The architectural details are stunning.
Our friends Jack and Celeste; Celeste is an art teacher at Robert College.
The Imperial Harem occupied one of the sections of the private apartments of the sultan; it contained more than 400 rooms. The harem was home to the sultan's mother; the concubines and wives of the sultan; and the rest of his family, including children; and their servants.
I too would enjoy lounging here with my family and concubines.
The sultan's seal; each developed their own stylized autograph which appeared on documents as well as buildings.
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