The Construction of the Süleymaniye Mosque and Imaret (Volume Set I-II-III)

The Construction of the Süleymaniye Mosque and Imaret (Volume Set I-II-III)

Written by Ömer Lütfi Barkan, one of the leading figures in Ottoman economic and social history, this important three-volume work meticulously examines the construction process of the Süleymaniye Complex, commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, in light of archival documents. Revealing the architectural, economic, social, and administrative structure of the Ottoman Empire, the work not only provides a history of construction but also reveals the workings of 16th-century Ottoman society. 

The work details the architects, masters, workers, materials used, cost calculations, and organizational structure involved in the construction of the Süleymaniye Mosque and Imaret between 1550 and 1557. The architectural understanding of the period, particularly that of Mimar Sinan, and the management system used in large-scale Ottoman construction projects are evaluated, supported by original archival records. 

Considered a fundamental reference source for researchers working on Ottoman economic history, architectural history, urban history, and waqf (endowment) institutions, this work is among the most comprehensive studies examining the construction process of the Süleymaniye Complex in all its aspects.

Author: Ömer Lütfi BARKAN

 Publisher: Turkish Historical Society Publications

 ISBN: 978-975-17-6008-1

 Publication Year: 2024

 Edition: 1st Edition

 Language: Turkish

 Number of Volumes: 3-Volume Set