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Overview
What you will study
Istanbul’s legendary palace holds the secrets of the women of the harem and the sultans who ruled for four centuries. It was once both a seat of government and a private residence, and is perhaps the best preserved of the Islamic medieval and modern palaces. The 500-year-old palace, which sprawls over four courtyards and more than 100 rooms, is now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and has retained its architectural aesthetics, giving great insights into the lives of those who lived and worked there. Conspiracies, intrigue and murder plots all played out within its walls, with some women of the harem advancing to wield great power, leading to an era known as the Sultanate of Women.
By the end of this Topkapi Palace and the Harem of the Ottoman Empire, 1533-1659 course offered by University of Sydney , you should be able to:
- discuss the artistic and architectural aesthetics of the Topkapi Palace
- discuss the purpose of the specific buildings of the Topkapi Palace and their roles in the everyday domestic and political life of its occupants
- outline the culture of the harem and the includence of its women on the political makeup of the Ottoman dynasty
- critically analyse the historical development of the Topkapi Palace from the 15th to the 17th centuries.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Origins of the Topkapi Palace
- The seat of the government
- Buildings of the palace and purpose
- Changing nature of the art and architecture of the palace from the 15th to 17th centuries
- The layout/buildings of the harem
- Art and architecture:
- Apartments of the concubines and eunuchs
- Apartment of the Valide Sultan (Queen Mother)
- Apartments of the Princes
- Hamam (baths)
- Private Quarters of the Sultan
- The Imperial Hall of the Harem
- The Room with a Fountain
- The Fruit Room
- Harem intrigues
- The Sultanate of Women 1533-1656: Hürrem, Safiye, Kösem and Turhan
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History View 7 other Short Courses in History in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 0026A
- Anyone interested in extending their knowledge of the Ottoman civilisation, institutions and cultural achievements and those with an interest in art and architecture.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Sydney
1882 - 3547 AUD /month
Living costs
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