History

Ottoman Culture and Civilization

The Ottoman Empire , who ruled three continents for 600 years, left a rich cultural heritage. Furthermore, it contributed significantly to the history of civilization by embracing the cultural, artistic, and scientific heritages of the previous Turkish and non-Turkish states. The Ottoman Empire created rare monuments illustrating architectural design and engineering. Stone and wood carvings, the art of tile-making, ornamentation, miniature painting, calligraphy and bookbinding also led to the creation of masterpieces during this period. Above all, the Ottoman Empire was influential for hundreds of years in world politics. The citizens of the empire of various religions, languages and nationalities were treated justly and with tolerance. The Empire allowed the nations within its borders to preserve their languages and cultures by granting them religious freedom