In these exquisite kasir scattered around Istanbul, sultans could fantasize they were absolute masters of the Ottoman universe, shielded from upheaval and attempts to foment political discontent in their courts and territories. Today, these kasir exist as more than just historical monuments made of wood, stone and tile
Ihlamur Kasri, near BeÅŸiktaÅŸ in downtown Istanbul, Aug. 20, 2022. Ihlamur Kasri was originally part of a royal hunting ground. Image: Bradley Secker/The New York Times.
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