A Review of “Kiliseye Çevrilen Türk Eserleri: The Turkish Monuments Converted into Churches” by Mehmet Emin Yılmaz
Journal: Tarih Dergisi / Turkish Journal of History
Year: 2024

Covering vast areas, the Ottoman Empire left important imprints on the territories that had been ruling for centuries. These imprints may be best followed through the architectural pieces that have served for centuries for religious, social, cultural, or educational purposes. Some of those monuments are still surviving, but the majority of them were destroyed after the Ottoman rule ended and new authorities emerged. Also, some of this bulk has been converted into buildings that are more compatib