Culture of the Ottoman Empire

The culture of the Ottoman Empire continued to develop over several centuries and took the cultures of the conquered lands of the Ottomans and their peoples on with. There was especially a strong influence from the customs of Islamic societies. But the conquered Byzantine Greeks, Armenians, Jews and Assyrians influenced the culture of the Ottoman Empire.

  • 4.1 Music
  • 4.2 Karagöz ( shadow play )
  • 4.3 Meddah
  • 6.1 food
  • 6.2 drinks
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