The photograph shows the Imperial Gate (Bâb-ı Hümâyûn), the first of the cerimonail gates to Topkapı Palace, built in 1478 by Sultan Mehmet the... Show moreThe photograph shows the Imperial Gate (Bâb-ı Hümâyûn), the first of the cerimonail gates to Topkapı Palace, built in 1478 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. It is the main entrance into the First Courtyard. Title from item. Date devised by Library staff. The photograph is captioned, numbered (18461) and signed (P.Z.) on the print. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2017.0199 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i24487983 BIB-ID: 2537389 Show less
Topkapı Palace (Istanbul, Turkey), Janizaries, Sycamores, Trees
View of the big tree of the Janissaries. The tree was located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace in (Istanbul). It was believed to have been... Show moreView of the big tree of the Janissaries. The tree was located in the first courtyard of Topkapi Palace in (Istanbul). It was believed to have been a meeting place for the Janissaries and possibly served as a gallows where their victims were hanged from the branches. Title from item. Date devised by Library staff. The photograph is captioned, numbered (18470) and signed (P.Z.) on the print. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2017.0208 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i24488677 BIB-ID: 2537398 Show less