Tag: Unveiling the Exterior Treasury

Undated Construction

The Arms Section of Topkapi Palace, which stands today, lacks a specific construction date or inscription. However, it is undoubtedly the second Treasury after the Castle of Seven Towers (Yedikule), despite the potentially early date attributed to it.

Transfer of Assets

In another treasury register book, it is documented that on the 7th of Zilhicce (12th month) of the year 892 (1487), items were transferred from the Castle of Seven Towers to the Imperial Palace Exterior Treasury. Similarly, on the 25th day of Zilhicce 892, items were surrendered to the Treasurer. These records affirm the emergence of this new treasury The Magnificent Era of Suleyman.

Unique Architectural Features

The exterior treasury stands out due to its peculiar architectural elements. Its windows are positioned high above ground-level from the outside, while inside, there are hollowed-out stone cells mea