Full Tour: Ottoman Harem’s Secrets (Topkapi Palace)

[EN] The Secrets of Harem (Topkapi Palace) with subtitles [Full Narrated Tour].
[AR] أسرار الحريم (قصر الباب العالي) [جولة مروية كاملة].
[DE] Die Geheimnisse des Harems (Topkapi-Palast) mit Untertitel [Komplette erzählte Tour].
[ES] Los Secretos del Harem (Palacio de Topkapi) [Tour Narrado Completo]..
[FR] Les secrets du harem (Palais de Topkapi) [Visite commentée complète]..
[IND] हरम का रहस्य (टोपकापी पैलेस) [पूर्ण वर्णित यात्रा]।
[IR] اسرار حرم (کاخ توپکاپی) [تور کامل روایت شده].
[IT] I segreti dell'Harem (Palazzo Topkapi) [Tour completamente narrato].
[PAK] حرم کے راز (ٹوپکپی محل) [مکمل بیان کردہ ٹور]۔
[RU] Тайны гарема (Дворец Топкапы) с подзаголовком [Полная экскурсия]..
Subtitles in: English, German, Russian, Turkish.
01:09 - Entrance of Harem
02:11 - Tressed Halberdiers
06:03 - The Big Mount Gate and The Sultan's Road
09:57 - The Music School
11:33 - The Gate of Carts
12:31 - Tower of Justice
13:56 - The Masjid of the Black Eunuchs
16:05 - Harem Main Entrance
17:30 - The Paved Courtyard of the Sultan's Consorts and The Concubines
20:00 - Apartment of Sultan's Mother
22:01 - Bath of Sultan's Mother
23:57 - Sultan's Bath
26:27 - The Imperial Hall / Sofa
31:27 - The Privy Chamber of Sultan Murad III
33:43 - Paved Courtyard of Mabeyn (Interval) and The Apartments of The Favourites
35:59 - Golden Road
36:08 - Masjid of Harem
36:56 - Kushane (Aviary) Kitchen
37:13 - Stairs of Cevri Kalfa
37:52 - Paved Courtyard of The Sultan's Mother
39:58 - Exit - Kushane (Aviary)
Harem is a place that has been very curious for centuries. It has not been possible to obtain much information about the harem because it smells very strongly. Therefore, a lot of information circulating among locals and foreigners has been produced. Unfortunately, most of this information is false. Let's explore the Harem together objectively and impartially.
I tried to capture as much detail as possible. That's why I recorded some places from more than one angle.
With a plan of Harem you can make your visit easier. Here is the plan of Harem for download:
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Please don't forget to like our video. We would also like to read your comments and experiences about Harem. Thank you very much.
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#harem #istanbul #topkapipalace

[@spacecoffee4639]

Sad story but beautiful and magnificent architecture. They had their goods and bads like any other empire. Glad that these practices legally don't exist anymore.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, you're absolutely right.

[@LouvuiLove]

Best and most informative video I’ve seen so far on harem at this beautiful palace. Thank you 😊

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. I'm very happy that you liked the video. I hope you can visit Harem asap. 🌼

[@wajahatshafi6626]

I visited the place in 2020 v.beautiful, Turkey has come long way to reach democracy, love 💘 from Pakistan

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. I hope you can visit Istanbul asap. 🌼

[@annamariagorski1092]

Thank you soo so much for up loading this video. It's so intresting to watch and learn something about this chapter of turkish history❤ would love to visit Istanbul one day

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you for watching the video. I had great fun while preparing the video. Because Topkapı Palace contains mystery and information in every corner. I am currently preparing a video about Topkapi Palace. I'm sure you'll like it very much too. I hope you can visit Istanbul as soon as possible. Because Istanbul is the queen of cities.

[@annamariagorski1092]

​@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities one day i will travel to istanbul ❤

[@diannelavoie5385]

Wonderful stonework everywhere. Those floor designs are beautiful. Even the walls inside and out have variety, not just one way to lay them. And then there are those stunning mosaics and tiles. Gorgeous.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Definitely, the house of the sultan should be amazing 😊

[@BlueSwampyCraft]

It’s beautiful but just like the forbidden city I felt the dramas and emotions of the women who lived there

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, you're right.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

Visited the Palace its fantastic. The display of jewellery and gifts is absolutely amazing an absolute must visit if you go to Istanbul. A city full of amazing sites, the mosques are so beautiful. We visited the Blue Mosque its breathtaking. The Hagia Sofia unfortunately which was beautiful inside before the artwork was ruined when it got defaced as it was built as a Christian Cathedral when it was Constantinople so it obviously had biblical scenes on the walls. We had to purchase 2 tickets one for the Harem and one for the rest.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, definitely. For this, Istanbul is the queen of cities ☺️

[@user-mm8ei9nx4o]

Watching this after watching the Magnificent Century hits different, *they really made most of the scenes here in the real palace!*

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

As I know they didn't made the videos in the real palace. They made replicas of the palace.

[@user-mm8ei9nx4o]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities Yes most of the scenes were in other buildings but the room of the mother of the sultan in the series is an exact copy of the ceremony hall in this video, such as the Sultan's room, and many hallways in the Harem too. So I suppose they did acted in some of the real places

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

@@user-mm8ei9nx4o This website tells that the videos filmed at the Topaki Palace: www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/summer-2014/magnificent-century-historical-turkish-soap-opera-finds-a-global-audience#:~:text=Magnificent%20Century%20was%20filmed%20at,archive%20open%20to%20the%20public.

[@AngryNegativeHistoryProject]

What was the secret that the title mentions?

[@AngryNegativeHistoryProject]

​@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities is that true? Why replica? Why fence of a replica?

[@jaceware8808]

Wow, the video was so thorough that I felt like I was teleported there.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Apart from watching the video, imagine the feelings when you visit the Harem 😉

[@h3llnite]

This is the first history of the Harem I’ve watched which actually shows the Harem as it currently stands. Definitely on my list of places to explore

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, Harem is definitely a place to "must be explored."

[@DA-dh1ix]

It is perfect video. Thank you so much

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you too.

[@despinal3830]

Wow thank you so much for sharing this. I'd seen many video about Topkapi Palace but none compares to this one. Very detailed, good resolution, clear and concise information. Please continue to make more videos with other historical sites and landmarks of Türkiye🇹🇷

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. I put a lot of effort into making the video. But the important thing for me is that the video is useful for you and that you like it. I hope to meet you in new beautiful videos. Greetings from Istanbul.☀

[@DA-dh1ix]

Please ; do watch other vıdeo . All of them perfect. Actually istanbul is very exciting. Follow us .

[@ruzenapolackova5540]

Klobouk dolů před architektem všechno je tak nádherné a do puntíku promyšlené jak se v paláci mohli vyznat je to hotové bludiště nádhera 🤴👸👍

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Děkuji mnohokrát za váš komentář. Ano, palác je velmi krásný a detailní. Zvláště Harem je jako labyrint. Architekti pracovali dobře.

[@maryannward443]

Beautiful video! Well done and very informative ❤

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

We are very pleased that you liked our video. Thank you very much.

[@nataliachiorean8281]

Thank you , very interesting. But this video made me very sad . I imagine how was the life there ...as a prison for women

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

You’re welcome. Thank you for the comment. Unfortunately you’re right. The Harem was not a vacation place for women 😔

[@nataliachiorean8281]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities and not just for women , for all people there , all must serve this sultan ...also I saw this small cold place...poor slaves

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, you’re right.

[@elifonal8636]

It’s a good video for information of Topkapi Palace. Thank you.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you too.

[@lauraelsasser210]

Hermosísimo!! Cuánta historia dentro y fuera de esas paredes.😍

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Sí, tienes mucha razón.

[@mazingmumma1]

This vlog was awesome makes me want too visit more

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Istanbul is calling you 😀

[@momv2pa]

Very nicely done! As the video progressed I kept imagining people walking in the various rooms, the Sultan holding audiences, etc. great trip back in time. Palace is beautiful and I was in awe of the artistry. Gorgeous.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

I had the same feelings when I recorded the videos. ☺

[@momv2pa]

You can really picture yourself there-the feel of the floors as you walk, the surface of the walls- just stunning.

[@visweswaryvengalathodi8691]

Thank you for sharing information

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

You're welcome ☺

[@sheracarlpablo3842]

Awsome full detailed video. Well done. Excellent narration

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. You're welcome. 💛

[@sheracarlpablo3842]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities no worries appreciate ur reply

[@incitturkmen]

cok tesekkurler hocam

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Ben teşekkür ederim.

[@susanboyd245]

Thank you for the great tour.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

You're welcome 🌺

[@AnisoaraManea-ng1dz]

Beautiful Palace . Superb!

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, definitely 🌼

[@jenniferodonnell2394]

Loved the upload. Talk about a guilded cage.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. The only guilded cage I know are in the bathrooms.

[@jenniferodonnell2394]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities I think that I started typing when the Sultan areas were being shown.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

@@jenniferodonnell2394 No problem ☺

[@thewraith3366]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities I believe she is saying the whole place is a gilded cage, beautiful but all were slaves in one way or another...it's a metaphor, life of luxury and wealth with no real freedom....

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

@@thewraith3366 Yes, I totally agree.

[@ksenija7188]

Thank you! ❤

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you too ☺️

[@sherifas_live1135]

Super Video

[@bedraisakovic4727]

Thank you for sharing video

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

You're welcome ☺

[@wolfgaming21395]

Beautiful video ❤

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@nuranfirat2147]

Thanks

[@RussianDoll369]

Excellent video 🔆

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. If you need anything to ask, please don't hesitate. Nice greetings from Istanbul.

[@user-tp2hv9xr9i]

Спасибо за видео.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Спасибо. 😊

[@nuranfirat2147]

Super video

[@Nina-Patriot]

Great capture

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much.

[@Islamicacademynp16]

nice video

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. We hope that you’ll like our other videos. ☺️

[@haydeeparamo9686]

This series is wonderful and interesting, I enjoy it a lot even if I don't see it, it's on my mind . how to tell a magical story to a child Love it from México 🇲🇽It is true that a lot of blood was shed and there were cursed people, but at that time they survived that way

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much for your nice message. We are trying to prepare many beauties of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. We hope you'll like them too. Unfortunately, in ancient times, wars were fought in vain and much blood was shed. However, the meaning of life is found with peace and love. Thank you very much again. Best regards from Istanbul to Mexico. 🌼

[@INARMEILEH]

Wonderful video!I enjoyed it verry much!I wonder if there was a garden arround the harrem...

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. The "Gülhane Park" beneath the palace was a garden of the palace before. Today it's now separated from the palace.

[@Ni.Ka05]

Sehr schön

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Danke schön.

[@nehiryilmaz4448]

İts a nice video thanks 4 the information

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you too.

[@malabuha]

Thank you

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you too.

[@csillab3804]

This is a good video. The harem is a really beautiful place. But only very few had a great life here. Those few lucky who managed to became valide sultanas. The others ..... As the sultans changed so changed the concubines. Read somewhere that in most of the cases the concubines were moved to make place for the concubines of the new sultan. But was cases when the concubines were throw in Bosporus. Also cases when only the pregnant ones ended in Bosporus. Very many tragic stories around this place.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, you’re unfortunately right.

[@csillab3804]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities And all those many prince, the younger brothers. Killed when their elder one reached the throne. Forgot which one was the one, when got the thron in that very night 19 of his younger brothers all were killed. Insane! Even the inhabitants of Istanbul were revolted when saw the 19 coffins!

[@krakatoa_8180]

@@csillab3804you are talking about Sultan Ahmet who didn’t kill his brother Mustafa but locked him up in the circa kiosk then at his death when Osman Sultan was throned he killed his brother Mehmet….. The 19 coffins were from the father of Ahmet Sultan Mehmet ll who killed 19 of his brother or male who could dethrone him

[@metrokentenerjiteknoloji6313]

Istanbul - The Queen of Cities💔

[@DD-wh4td]

sehr schön

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Danke.

[@yams_yams]

wow amazing

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thanks.

[@mitorezanii]

Me emocionei ao assistir. Agora quero ir pessoalmente mais que nunca.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Obrigado pelo comentário. Sim, é um lugar muito diferente. As pessoas percebem isso melhor quando visitam.

[@ravendamn3636]

Fascinating video. I've always loved learning about this culture and I've never seen a better video of the palace. Such a beautiful place. And you presented it so well I could picture the women of the harem going to classes, or relaxing in the baths, or attending celebrations. Just lovely.. Thank you for making this video.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you so much for these lovely comment. I watched almost every video about the Harem, read many articles. I went to the Harem 3 times to understand better. Although I lived in Istanbul for decades, I learned a lot while preparing it. I hope you will come as soon as possible and see the Harem by yourself. Thank you very much again. If you want to know a other place better, please make a comment. I'll prepare it. 🌼

[@gailcurl8663]

Life for these Women were Not always a Pleasure Ride. These women were held captive against their will. Existing only to Sexually Please the "Big, Important Male"!! Step Out of Your "Dream World"!!

[@bessatormis5866]

Beautiful Palace but full of Cursed!A bloody Palace!

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes you're definitely right.

[@ileanaacacostaacosta1813]

Yes it's true it's beautiful but it's cursed because a lot of blood was shed there what a pity

[@zehrabalc05]

فيديو مفيد جدا

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

شكرا

[@melisacelik221]

Very good video👌💯

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much.

[@madhuverma3586]

Good analysis

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much.

[@DalalAlsharif]

@21:00 I would like to comment on this piece of information regarding painting of living things. It's actually prohibited to paint, sculpture, or take photos of living things in Islam. I'm not sure if it is mentioned in the quran, but I am sure it's mentioned in the prophet's hadith.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you for your comment. During preparing the text I used this information from this article: tulipandrose.net/en/quran-paintings-statue/ Thanks again. I hope you can visit Istanbul soon. Stay with love.

[@meeransahib8475]

The best video of Harem in Topkapi palace

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much ☺

[@beyzaakkus5576]

It was a nice video

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you so much.

[@dasistcansu]

Thank you for this video it very beautiful and useful

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you too.

[@ZainabAli-us2so]

It's crazy how once prohibited for outsiders to enter is now, open for anyone around the world to enter😊..if only Sultan cud see us entering his palace and harem without his permission

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, you're right :)

[@fatmatosun8342]

Sultan gud?

[@mariacoutts4885]

Turkey has come a long way since those "sick customs" 😢. Thank God.

[@reefmohammed3553]

Which the best customs nation or which empire that have customs we should follow as example ? Tell me one,

[@reefmohammed3553]

Look at your nation first or your ancestors first before go around to tell anyone what is right what is wrong...if right according to whom, if wrong according to who ?...do you know in christianism your religion have allow people to commit incest, in the bible several type of incest you should commit and follow, and today the high race people commit such evil act it is a christian nation, your community ( incest is a father fuck with daughter, mother fuck with son and sibling fuck each other ) dont tell me what is fine customs what is the sick customs

[@mirjanamilosavljevic4261]

@@reefmohammed3553 you are so right……at least the Ottomans build the infrastructure in Serbia,famous Turkish stone roads ( for whatever reason) and didn’t destroy them…. Ottomans kept almost untouched Serbian monasteries and churches,Great Ottoman Empire didn’t do that, but now ….in Kosovo 😢,small little Albanians….. Regardless of the history between the Ottomans and Serbs ,I agree with you What is that A/ Hungarian empire left to Croatia,Slovenia etc…. Keep healthy

[@spacecoffee4639]

@@reefmohammed3553 The one with justice and fairness. No slavery, no monarchy.

[@lamisarslan721]

It is not sick customs, it is a period of History

[@user-im3yc9ik2t]

The background music is amazing! What is it? Thank you!

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. The songs used in the video are: Adrift Among Infinite Stars by Scott Buckley Chasing Daylight by Scott Buckley Heroism by MaxKoMusic Moonlight by Scott Buckley No.2 Remembering Her - Esther Abrami Reaching The Sky (Long Version) by Alexander Nakarada Sovereign by Kevin MacLeod

[@reyhancihan2682]

Well made video, thank you 👏

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you too.

[@Aybuke40]

❤❤

[@prenses24]

Hocam mükemmel olmusss

[@nazlcanguncan8844]

Evet hocamm

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Çok teşekkür ederim.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

@@nazlcanguncan8844 Teşekkürler.

[@nehirkckr]

😍😍

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

😊

[@nasimuddin6157]

SUBHAAN ALLAAH

[@shimmyhinnah]

Background music too loud! It is competing with the narrator!

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

While preparing the video, I turned down the music in the parts of the speeches. So it's still not complete.I'm sorry.

[@DA-dh1ix]

اسطنبول رائعة. لا يمكنك الهروب من تأثيرها. إذا لم تتمكن من المجيء إلى هنا ، شاهد مقاطع الفيديو هذه.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

@@DA-dh1ix نعم ، اسطنبول مدينة يجب زيارتها.

[@elephant482]

What is the mall culter represent now adays?❤️❤️❤️.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

I don't know, sorry.

[@manuelarodriguez552]

People ,thinks that the Haren women were like to be in the palaces, it wasn't like that ,not all the woman were favorites of the Sultan,yes they have some luxury, but they were slaves,women to satisfied, the Sultan, or his people.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, you're definitely right. Thanks for sharing your opinion.

[@metrokentenerjiteknoloji6313]

Istanbul - The Queen of Cities

[@eceyaman3249]

🤩

[@auntielu4394]

I’m just trying to figure out how many bedrooms were in the palace.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Only "higher" people had a private bedroom. The others had to sleep in common bedrooms.

[@auntielu4394]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCitiesI still would like to know how many bedrooms were in the harem.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

@@auntielu4394 Hello again. It is not possible to know this. Because the Ottomans generally did not have a separate bedroom. The room where people lived during the day was transformed into a place to sleep at night by laying out a bed and pillow. For this reason, it is not possible to talk about separate bedrooms used today.

[@500Athena]

Recently I heard a rather loose definition of a harem on the radio: “Many people think that a harem is a place with a swimming pool, where lots of naked slatterns swim. (original text - голые прошмандовки). It isn’t so, the radio host said, it’s more than that, actually”… Quite funny, at least that’s what I thought to myself…

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

[@500Athena]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCities - You're welcome.

[@faizaabid8332]

Missing Istanbul ❤inshaAllah see u sooon

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

I hope that you'll visit Istanbul asap 😊

[@20PINKluvr]

Basically the Harem was considered the inner palace and where the royal family and concubines lived.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, correct.

[@mybabychihuahua]

Amazing! I want to go there! I wonder if it's safe!

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Yes, it's amazing. I'm living in Istanbul. Of course it's safe. Istanbul is calling you ☺

[@esmademirtas3674]

👍🏻

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

😎

[@fe3789]

Are there any existing harems in today's age?

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

In fact, harem is already a practice contrary to the Quran. Nowadays, it can be considered as the fact that some men in the Eastern region of Turkey are married to more than one woman. But I have neither heard of nor know that there was a Harem as it was in ancient times.

[@islam-quran-science7833]

Nice video.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thanks.

[@aizee123]

Where is the golden path the room of hurrem and mahidevran?

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

We don’t know it.

[@aizee123]

Why the rooms are not open

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Sorry, I don’t know.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Beautiful video, but we didn't get to see any bedrooms. Why did the Ottoman Empire only select black boys or men, to become eunuchs?

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. The first sultans stayed in the special room next to the Sacred Relics. Sultan Murad III let built a new privy room for hisself. Then the other sultans had their own rooms built. Cushions and mattresses were lined up during the day. At night, the cushions were lifted and the bed was laid. The Ottomans did not have a fixed bed like today. They were occasionally together with their spouses. * * * The eunuchs were serving in the Harem and Enderum in Topkapi Palace. Black eunuchs in Harem, white eunuchs in enderun. My guess: Men were not allowed in the Harem. Only black eunuchs could enter. In this way, it was also prevented for a man to enter by hiding in women's clothing.

[@ariunbaatar]

I heard when they castrate men, they get really afraid and their testies shrunk in a very small size. Castration was done by 2 ways, one was crushing the testies. Because the testicles have shrunken into very small size during castration, sometimes they get healed over time. There were many incidents that concubines and eunuchs were having relationships with each other in the past, having black eunuchs would make it obvious that the baby would be half black. So that’s why they started having black eunuchs i think.

[@beverlygarcia5970]

Hello Teresa, most Eunuch are black to determine the faithfulness of the concubines. so that in the event that any concubine will get pregnant, if the child will have a color then it proves that they are unfairhful

[@niverahamed8920]

@@IstanbulTheQueenofCitiesI want to see the room of Hurrem sultan and of course Valide Mozzame Kosem Sultan! Please make a video on their rooms and dressing rooms

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

@@niverahamed8920 Thanks for your suggestion. But as I know they didn"t had specials rooms. Every Valide Sultan used the same room. But I'll search. I hope I'll find something.

[@usaintltrade]

GALLANT

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thanks

[@nasimuddin6157]

MAA SHAAA ALLAAH

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. 😊

[@melekgundogan6284]

💕

[@Hassan_MM.]

"Harem" means Forbidden ❓️

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

The origin of the word harem is haramu(m) and comes from Akkadian and means “to cover, hide, withhold from others. In Arabic it has the meaning of separating, isolating, means "protected, sacred and venerable thing or place."

[@heartsmyfaceforever8140]

Imagine the stress in home decorating if you’re designing things to prevent murder attempts…

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

You’re right

[@fatmatosun8342]

Neden türkçe alt yazı yok 😮

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Turkce altyazi eklenmistir. Bilginiz olsun. Tesekkur ederiz.

[@Nina-Patriot]

Add the word : sultan.... so you can attract more views

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very much. I added "sultan" to the title.

[@victorianmelody46]

A prison is a prison regardless of how beautiful the walls and floors are. Poor young girls captured and forced to live in this dark cold palace and have then have your children murdered.😢

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

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[@osamashakoor5082]

I don't agree with the narrative built into this video, as some of the information is misinterpreted. For Example, Sculpture and living creature paintings ARE PROHIBITED by Quran. Ottomans took inspiration from the Quran and added them as part of their tradition, and they were quite strict about them. Still, some violations were made by a few Sultans.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you for your comment. You can read this about sculpture and painting in the Quran: tulipandrose.net/en/quran-paintings-statue/

[@alysehabib8344]

Corruption, abuse and sex slaves were practiced freely....representing and following their true religion. Shamefull history.

[@spacecoffee4639]

Well they didn't really apply the Islamic rules to sultans and princes unless they wanted to. They had their own portraits, did zinah with slaves, became monarchs (monarchy is not Islamic system), also practised fratricide law for about one and a half century. So they weren't really strict about Islam but more strict about traditions and cultural practices.

[@tompommerel2136]

Your choices of REPETITIVE 'music' between your explanations is UNNECESSARILY DISTRACTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OTHERWISE, a fine and informative tour.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@cristinazanet2700]

Interesant palat ! însă pe lângă scopul administrativ al imperiului, o închisoare de maximă siguranță pt niște femei nevinovate. Sclavagism oribil!

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Da ai dreptate din pacate.

[@christianpage1445]

The Harem is a Super polygamous family of a sultar, its not a education place for women. But its a education plave to teavh sex and pressure for the Sultan. In modern days it call a brothel.

[@elephant482]

Shoes haram you belong?😭😭.Is today the harams existing in modern Indian Soc.? 🏆🏆🏆.

[@elephant482]

Instead of shoes its written shoes .correct it.

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

No idea.

[@mariagoula812]

Thirst of power, corruption, heavily abused women, fratricide...

[@alysehabib8344]

And they were doing all of these horrible acts under their religious beliefs....what a religion this was!!

[@spacecoffee4639]

@@alysehabib8344 Slavery, concubinage, eunuchs and monarchy is not Islamic. This was their culture. Islam said to free and marry slaves with their consent, not to do zinah with them (concubinage) neither castrate them (eunuchs). These are inhumane practices.

[@fatmatosun8342]

İslam bu değildir. Şuan yahudilerin gazzeyi vurması gibi. Yahudilik bu değildir!

[@stefniehatzimichael209]

Must say it's not my style😢 and the poor young girls, sounds more like sex slaves No, I see power, money but real happiness for all the workers? I doubt it........

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

You're right. The Harem was a "dream," but not for the young girls.

[@cheekycheeky1575]

I agree and if it's true those poor girls were kidnapped

[@user-tw4jm8hk8c]

They were Muslims by name but in character they were totally anti-Islamic and anti Koranic.

[@Hasanbas-rv3vm]

How so?

[@Bunniebunz]

This place is not beautiful

[@user-tw4jm8hk8c]

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[@talia7992]

Super video

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Vielen Dank.

[@Obelievers17]

nice video

[@IstanbulTheQueenofCities]

Thank you very very much. Please keep watching our other videos. Nice greetings from Istanbul ☺️