Fly above the serene village of Blagaj, where the historic Dervish monastery (Tekija) nestles beside the emerald waters of the Buna River, emerging dramatically from a cliffside cave. This aerial ...

"In this book, Patricia Blessing explores the emergence of Ottoman architecture in the fifteenth century and its connection with broader geographical contexts. Analyzing how transregional exchange ...

Introduction -- The position of Imperial Architect and the Balyan family -- Karapet Balyan as an Amira and his role in the mobilization of the Armenian community of Constantinople -- The Balyan family ...

For over 300 years, the closely-guarded secrets of the Ottoman Empire's luminous tilework was lost, but its rediscovery has revived a key part of Turkey’s cultural heritage. Renowned for intricate ...