Ottoman State was one of the border emirates in Anatolia after The Seljuk period. It is thought that it was established in 1299 officially but some sources provide us some extra information. It is known that Kayı tribe was in Söğüt before 1290. Some attacks were made to East Roman castles in the border.

The founder Osman Bey gave his name to this new state. His dynasty has lasted for 600 years except a period for 10 years around. It is certain that Kayı tribe had a great domination in the region. After Seljuk period, Ottoman state was one of the powerful states in early times. Thanks to their location, they had a better background than other states.

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The ancient sites of Anatolia have long lasting life in history. The archeological excavations support this statement. The ancient sites such as Smyrna have a deep impact in history.

During the excavations, some items that belong to late periods are unearthed. For example, Ottoman ceramics that were produced in Kütahya province were unearthed. It is the sign of long lasting residing in the region. Starting from the ancient period, Smyrna was the residence site.

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The history of Istanbul is actually very impressive. The city is full of legends and mysteries. Some of them are well-known by the public. But some of them are forgotten or liberately hidden. This one is intentionally hidden by Ottoman dynasty.

After a hard rain in Istanbul, Fatih region of Istanbul had a lot of rain in 19th century AD. Conquerer Sultan Mehmed involved the dreams of local people; rescue me, I am choking. This event was heard by the Ottoman Sultan. He hired two people in order to investigate it. They entered into the tomb of Conquerer Sultan Mehmed. But they explored that the body of Conquerer Sultan Mehmed wasn’t in the grave. They discovered a tunnel to the Fatih Mosque (it was built on a Byzantian church which included the tomb of Constantine I). Then they entered in a tomb that two emperors were in the same place. They reported it to the sultan. Ottoman Sultan ordered them to be silent about this event.

Constantine I was the founder of the city and Conquerer Sultan Mehmed was the Muslim sultan who conquered the city for Ottoman State (Then the Ottomans were stated as Ottoman Empire). According to the mystery and legends those two rulers are sleeping together under the soil. Their common point is their destiny on this city not their religions.

Whether it is true, the city is keeping two rulers together…..

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