Grave Stele (c. 50 BCE)
This marble grave stele from southern Anatolia stands as an example of Hellenistic funerary art, combining architectural form, figural narrative, inscription, and symbolic imagery into a single, highly sophisticated monument.
Turkey
A crossroads of civilizations spanning millennia, renowned for its intricate mosaics, Ottoman calligraphy, and ancient Anatolian relics.
World Map (1513 CE)
A hand-drawn world map on parchment from 1513 CE, part of Piri Reis' navigational works, depicting the Atlantic coasts, parts of the Americas, Africa, and Europe with remarkable accuracy
The Stargazer (c.3000 BCE)
This marble stargazer figure from Western Anatolia tilts upward with a simple, flat form.
Map of Rhodes (1525 CE)
A hand-drawn map on paper from 1525, part of "Kitab-Δ± Bahriye," depicting Rhodesβ coastline, harbors, and strategic features shortly after its Ottoman conquest.
Map of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea (1525 CE)
A hand-drawn double-page map on paper from 1525, part of the second edition of "Kitab-Δ± Bahriye," depicting the Mediterranean with high accuracy and northern Europe with distortions, reflecting Ottoman maritime priorities.
Coast of Andalusia with the City of Granada (1525)
A detailed hand-drawn navigational chart on paper from the early 16th century, part of "Kitab-Δ± Bahriye," depicting the Andalusian coast with Granada as a central feature, reflecting Ottoman maritime interests.
Map of the city of Cairo (1525)
A hand-drawn map on paper from 1525, part of "Kitab-Δ± Bahriye," depicting Cairoβs layout with south at the top, highlighting districts and landmarks like the Pyramids and the City of the Dead.
Map of the island of Crete (1525 CE)
A detailed hand-drawn map on paper from circa 1525, part of "Kitab-Δ± Bahriye," depicting Creteβs coastal features, harbors, and strategic significance in the Mediterranean.