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A Janissary Banner (18th Century)
A janissary banner from 18th century displayed at the Hadji Bektash Convent in Nevşehir (north of Cappadocia, Central Anatolia). The Convent was the spiritual center for the janissaries who adhered to Bektashism, the sufi order of Bektashi Dervishes. The text … Continue reading
Posted in Classical (1500-1700), Faith, Images, Insignia, Later (1700-), Trivia, Uncategorized
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