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Tomb of Mehmed II

rebuilt after 1766

The mausoleum of Mehmed II at the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, where the sultan is buried and still honoured today.

This is Mehmed II's own burial site, a lasting monument to his memory as the Conqueror.

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Interior of a mausoleum: a large dark sarcophagus covered with gold-embroidered Arabic calligraphy sits behind an ornate brass grille. A white turban rests on a stand at left, and a crystal chandelier hangs above. Walls are patterned with tiles and gilt panels.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Türbesi, Fatih Camii, Istanbul.

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What it is

This photograph shows the interior of the türbe (mausoleum) of Mehmed II, located at the Fatih Mosque complex in Istanbul. The current structure was rebuilt after 1766, since the original tomb was damaged. Inside, a large sarcophagus covered in gold-embroidered calligraphy sits behind an ornate brass grille, with a turban displayed nearby.

Why it matters

Mehmed II, known as 'the Conqueror', is still remembered and venerated at this site centuries after his death. The tomb became a lasting focal point for honouring his memory and his role as the conqueror of Constantinople.

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  • Why might a turban be displayed beside the sarcophagus?
  • What does the richness of the decoration tell you about how Mehmed was remembered?
  • How might a tomb like this shape the way later generations think about a historical figure?

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Portrait of Mehmed II Smelling a Rose

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Rumeli Hisarı

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Evening view across the water of a long walled palace complex on a hillside, with domed pavilions, a tall pointed tower, many chimneys, and dense trees. A white two-deck ferry with a red Turkish flag sails in the foreground on the blue water.Artifact

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Topkapı Palace

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Scan of an Ottoman imperial decree on a tall cream-colored parchment with an arched top. Red Arabic-script tughra-style calligraphy sits at the top, a black tughra monogram with flourishes is in the upper middle, and several lines of black cursive script fill the lower part.Document

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Ahdname of Fojnica

Mehmed II · 1463

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