Architecture and Science
The architectural wonders of Sinan and the scientific advancements of the Ottoman world.
Key Questions
- 1How did Ottoman architecture reflect Islamic and Byzantine influences?
- 2What contributions did Ottoman scientists make to medicine and astronomy?
- 3How did the Silk Road trade enrich Ottoman culture?
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