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The Story of Turkey: From Byzantium to the Ottoman Empire to Today — Fexingo History
Istanbul's 1509 Earthquake: The Little Apocalypse
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On September 10, 1509, a massive earthquake struck the Ottoman capital, leveling over a thousand homes and killing thousands. The event, known as the 'Little Apocalypse' or Küçük Kıyamet, reshaped Istanbul's urban fabric and prompted Sultan Bayezid II to...
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