Illustration
A panoramic view of the Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul. It was commissioend by Suleiman the Magnificent, sultan of the Ottoman Empire (r. 1520-1566 CE) and completed in 1557 CE.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2020, July 20). The Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12500/the-suleymaniye-mosque-istanbul/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "The Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 20, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12500/the-suleymaniye-mosque-istanbul/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Jul 2020. Web. 17 Apr 2024.
