Column of Archers - Ok-Meydan

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Column of Archers - Ok-Meydan

The Ottoman Emperors, with their court, often enjoyed the diversion of Archery in public and there is an extensive piece of ground alloted to that purpose. This place is upon an eminence in the suburbs of the City of Constantinople and commands and extensive view of the town and the harbour. It is called Ok-Meydan, or the Place of the Arrow. The ground is covered with marble pillars (such as the one pictured) erected in honour of those archers who have succeeded in shooting arrows to any remarkable distance. Each pillar is inscribed with the name of the person whose dexterity it records, together with some complimentary verses to him, and the exact range which he obtained with his flight arrow. The Ottoman Emperors from ancient times have been always supposed to live by their manual labour, in consequence of this suposition they have each learnt some art or profession, most of them having prefered the art of making bows and arrows. One Emperor was a bound apprentice to the trade of Archery, and at the time he was received as a master in this trade, he gave on different occasions very splendid public entertainments at the Ok-Meydan where the state tents were pitched for him and his court

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The Column of Archers at Ok-Meydan: A Testament to Ottoman Dexterity and Imperial Tradition This evocative image captures the Column of Archers at Ok-Meydan, a historic site in the suburbs of Constantinople where the Ottoman Emperors and their court enjoyed the ancient art of archery. Set atop an eminence, the location boasts a breathtaking view of the city and harbor. The name Ok-Meydan, or the Place of the Arrow, is a fitting tribute to the site's rich history and the thousands of archers who have showcased their skills here. The marble pillar in the foreground is just one of many that stand as monuments to the archers who have achieved remarkable feats. Each pillar bears the name of the archer, as well as complimentary verses and the exact range of their arrow's flight. The Ottoman Emperors, who were believed to have lived by their manual labor, often learned the art of archery as a profession. One Emperor even served an apprenticeship in the trade before being recognized as a master. Public entertainments at Ok-Meydan were grand affairs, with state tents pitched for the Emperor and his court. The Column of Archers stands as a testament to the enduring tradition of archery in the Ottoman Empire, a symbol of imperial prowess and the dedication to the mastery of ancient arts.

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