Erzurum
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Islamic History
Rauf Pasha Namazgah in Erzurum: A Prayer Site, Not a Tomb
The 1823 Rauf Pasha Namazgah in Erzurum is often mistaken for a tomb. Its mihrab stone and motifs show it…
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Islamic History
Ottoman Heritage in the Balkans: 13 Works Documented
A Turkish project documented 13 Ottoman-era works across six Balkan countries, from Mostar Bridge to Gazi Husrev-beg Library, for a…
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Art & Culture
Erzurum Folk Songs: How Dove and Crane Motifs Shape Melody
A university study says dove and crane motifs in Erzurum folk songs shape melody, makam and rhythm, symbolising messages, longing…
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Islamic History
Ottoman Decree Reveals French Merchants in Jerusalem and Erzurum
A Hijri 1259 Ottoman decree on French merchants ordered officials in Jerusalem and Erzurum to assist two agents, researcher Taner…
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