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What was the \"Kafes\" (The Cage)? The Life of Princes in the Topkapi Palace Harem
History & Culture
What was the "Kafes" (The Cage)? The Life of Princes in the Topkapi Palace Harem

Delve into the dark history of the "Kafes," or Cage, within Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman princes faced confinement. D...

Jun 17, 2026 11 views
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The Enderun School: How Topkapi Palace Trained an Empire\'s Elite
History & Culture
The Enderun School: How Topkapi Palace Trained an Empire's Elite

Explore the Enderun School within Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman Empire's elite academy that transformed promising youths ...

Jan 29, 2026 451 views
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Where Did Hurrem Sultan Live? Tracing Her Footsteps in the Harem
History & Culture
Where Did Hurrem Sultan Live? Tracing Her Footsteps in the Harem

Journey into the heart of Topkapi Palace and discover the real-life spaces where Hurrem Sultan, also known as Roxelana, ...

Feb 23, 2026 3,319 views
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