Undoubtedly, one of the first things that comes to mind when we say “New York” is the “Statue of Liberty”. As the name suggests, we know that it represents independence and freedom, but would you think it would have anything to do with the Ottoman Empire?
When the Statue of Liberty, which became a symbol of freedom not only in America but all over the world, was built, with the Ottoman sultan of the period Its surprising relevance many of us do not know.
in the 1700s where the Suez Canal connects to the Mediterranean There are many interesting claims about the Statue of Liberty, such as the plan to be erected.
First, what is this “Statue of Liberty”?
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York City, USA. symbolizing independence one of the most famous monuments. Statue; It was gifted to America by France.
On the tablet of the monument holding a torch in his right hand and an inscription in his left hand, History of the Declaration of Independence (July 1776) writer and sculpture; It is open to all visitors at all hours of the day.
The Ottoman Empire has indirect roles in the construction process of the statue.
Some for the Statue of Liberty, designed and built by the French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi financial sources of funds had to. The sculptor began to think of various ways.
Auguste Bartholdi finally decided to visit countries one by one to seek support and One of the visiting stops was the Ottoman Empire..
Sultan Abdulaziz wanted to contribute to the sculpture.
Sultan Abdulaziz, the sultan of the period, intended to make a small financial contribution to the construction of the statue, but at that time domestic political situation and financial difficulties Because of this, the plans were not fully realized. However, in some sources, it is written that Abdulaziz made a small contribution. So it is not clear whether he contributed or not.
According to some claims, the Statue of Liberty was actually to be erected in the Mediterranean.
According to the claim made by journalist Murat Bardakçı in 2004, the statue was first discovered. Where the Suez Canal opens to the Mediterranean It was ordered to be erected by the Khedive of Egypt Said Pasha.
When the monument is completed, such a statue Muslim people will not welcome was sent to France. It is said that the statue, which had been waiting in France for many years, was later given to the United States as a gift.
These various claims; some by writers, journalists and historians while others completely deny the veracity of such a thing.
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