Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
16.11.2017

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: An Ottoman-era silver stamp on display at Istanbul’s Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Turkey on November 16, 2017. The museum in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terracotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.​

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: An astrolabe thurible, belongs to Mamelukes era, is being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Hairs of the Muslims' holy Prophet Muhammad is being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Artifacts are being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017.Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Glasses, belong to Ayyubids era, are being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A footprint of the Muslims' holy Prophet Muhammad is being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Historical Cizre Ulu Mosque's Gate is being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Trinkets, belong to Great Seljuk Empire era, is being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: An Ottoman era lock of Muslims' holiest building "Kaaba" in Mecca, is being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A thurible, belongs to 12th - 13th centuries, is being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Fresco pieces, belong to Abbasid Empire era, are being displayed the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Wooden columns, belong to Ayyubids era, are being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Wooden artifacts, belong to Anatolian Seljuk Empire, are being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A Holy Quran manuscript, belongs to Ilkhanid Empire era, is being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A piece of hair of the Muslims' holy Prophet Muhammad is being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017.Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Carpets, belong to 15th and 17th centuries Ottoman era, are being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Tablets, belong to Umayyad Caliphate era, are being displayed at the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Artifacts are being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A Holy Quran manuscript, belongs to Safavid Empire era, is being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Damascus Document's pieces are being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A Ottoman Era Qibla finder is being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Historical stone and terra-cotta artifacts are being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A piece of the "Kiswah", cloth that covers Muslims holy building "Kaaba" in Mecca, is being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: Daggers are being displayed at Islamic Sacred Relics division of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

Museum in Istanbul displays Turkish, Islamic art
Fotoğraf: Veli Gürgah

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 16: A lion statue is being displayed at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul, Turkey on November 16, 2017.Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area, exhibits historic Turkish and Islamic artifacts. There is also a collection of handicrafts, glassware, stone and terra-cotta artifacts, metal and ceramic objects, as well as Europe's largest collection of carpets.

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