Monday, March 3 2025

Tag: Ottoman Empire

Bronze coin minted for the month of Ramadan during the reign of Sultan I. Murad.

Bronze coins minted by Ottoman Sultan I. Murad for the month of Ramadan have been found at Karacahisar Castle

Bronze coins minted by Ottoman Sultan I. Murad for the important month of Ramadan for Muslims have been found at Karacahisar Castle, which is located in present-day Eskişehir province in Türkiye. I. Murad is the son of Orhan Bey and the first ruler to hold the title of sultan. He took significant steps to transform

Quarantine Island

Quarantine Island, which was established during the Ottoman period to prevent infectious diseases, was restored

The Quarantine Island, which was established in Urla district of Izmir during the Ottoman period to prevent infectious diseases, was restored for the first time in 155 years. Quarantine Island, which started to serve in 1869, was established on an area of 323 acres. Today, the island is protected as a 1st degree archaeological site.