Tag: Mimar
The Story of the “Taj Mahal” Made by Mimar Sinan’s Student
Many people think that the Taj Mahal, one of the most magnificent examples of the 7 wonders of the world, is either a Hindu temple or a mosque with four…
Figure in Mimar Sinan’s Tomb
Did you know that Mimar Sinan, one of the rare masters, designed his own tomb like a compass, and even walked around with a compass on his turban? In the…
Who is Mimar Sinan? His Life and Works
Mimar Sinan, who started his life as one of the first Anatolian devshirme in the Ottoman period and completed his life as one of the most important names of the…
Why Is Mimar Sinan’s Skull Lost?
The skull of Mimar Sinan, one of the greatest geniuses in history, has been missing for 87 years. Such an important value lies headless in his grave. Sinan’s head was…
Mimar Sinan’ın Eserleri Neden Bu Kadar Sağlam?
500 yıl önce bir mimarbaşı, çağının ötesinde bir dizi teknik kullanarak görkemli mimariler inşa etti: depreme karşı antisismik tasarım, gizemli bir harç formülü ve bilinmeyen bir matematik işlemi sonucunda çağının…