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OTTOMAN EMPIRE: ENDURING CULTURE



The Empire of the Ottoman greatly influenced lots of European and Asian nations like Turkey, th Balkan Peninsula, Persia, the Arab Nations, and such. This region of land absorbed and modified the culture of the Ottoman which evolved throughout time and with every land they conquered, some of their custom were altered.

The language and literature of Turkish people for example had a very deep roots towards old members of the Ottoman Empire - the Persians, Arabs, and such. Even the poetry circulating around Turkish Court were widely influenced by Persian tradition.

One cannot deny the architectural influence of the Ottoman to the beautiful building seen today in Turkey. It is greatly appreciated up to this date the elegance and strong mysteries of their caravanserais.

And yes, Turkey had the eyes of a Ottoman towards arts and decorative arts. The curve and sway of their calligraphy, the little tiny beautiful details on their carpets which can bring you, which literally takes time to weave. The jewerly is exceptional.

Ottoman loves dancing, these dances were important to their culture which is actually incorporated by different folkloric dancing tradition of its territory, including the Balkan Penisula, which in yhis case penatrated Turkey as well. Dancing was also one of the The most fav pastimes in the Harem of Topkapi Palace is known to be dancing.

And in fact, the culture of the Ottoman Empire was also influenced by both Turkey and Balkan, which they brought throught the empire, and we can still see the proof today, the architural designs, carpet patterns, calligraphy even the dances of the Balkan Penisula holds credit to the great dances of the empire.

It's not only their language, literature, arts, music, but also their sports and even their cuisine.

Published: January 23, 2019


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