Ahmet Collection

Armistice between Turkey & the Allies
The signing of the Armistice between Turkey & the Allies on 30th October 1918 at Mudros. Ahmet Izzet Pasha (1864 - 1937). Izzet negotiated the Turkish Armistice at the end of World War One

King Zog I of Albania with family
King Zog I of Albania (1895-1961) was born Ahmet Muhtar Zogolli

Turkish man with hookah
Turkish man smoking hookah in cafe on the old Galatti Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey. A photograph of 7th Turkish President Ahmet Kenan Evren is on the wall Date: circa 1980

Albania. Shkodra. Five National Heroes Monument by Shaban Haderi

Gazi, Ankara, Turkey - Railway Station. A wonderful mid-1920s Station displaying a variety of Architectural styles - opened by Kemal Ataturk in 1926

Thessaloniki, Greece - Mon Bonheur Chateau
Thessaloniki, Greece - The Ahmet Kapanci Mansion and Mon Bonheur Chateau (in background). Date: 1908

Mehmet Munir Ertegun - Turkish Ambassador to the US
Mehmet Munir Ertegun (1883-1944) - Turkish Ambassador to the US at his desk in Washington DC

Sultan Ahmed III - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Ahmed III (16731736) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and a son of Sultan Mehmed IV. Date: circa 1730

Sultan Ahmed II Khan Ghazi - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Ahmed II Khan Ghazi (16431695) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1691 to 1695. Date: circa 1690

Black Ahmed - Champion Wrestler
Black Ahmed (Cara Achmed) - a champion wrestler from Constantinople, wearing a champions sash and bearing the medals of his victories with pride

Ahmet Sefik Mithat Pasha 1822 To 1883. Pro-Western Turkish Reformer And Statesman. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Istanbul, Turkey - Karacaahmet Cemetery, Uskudar (Scutari). Date: 1923

Fountain of Ahmed III, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1897

Sultan Ahmed I - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Ahmed I (1590-1617) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1603 until his death in 1617. Date: circa 1600

Istanbul, Turkey - Karacaahmet Cemetery, Uskudar (Scutari). Date: 1927

De Materia Medica. Sultan Ahmet III gives some medicinal plants to one of his disciples. Islamic art. Gouache; Miniature

Ahmed Tevfik Pasha of Turkey and his German allies
Ahmed Tevfik Pasha, Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Turkey from November 1918 to March 1919, during a meeting with his German allies at Spa, Belgium, towards the end of the First World War

Fountain of Sultan Ahmet III - Constantinople
Ahmet III Fountain. One of the most beautiful Ottoman fountains in Istanbul. Fine rococco architecture. Compared to the Sacred Cascade Fountains of Paradise by the poet Seyit Vehbi Efendi

Ahmet Mithat (1844 - 1912)
Author, journalist and publisher Ahmet Mithat, in disagreement with the revolutionary activities against the Turkish/Ottoman Government

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Ahmet, an elderly man at prayer in an Istanbul Mosque, embodies the rich history and cultural heritage of Turkey. As he bows his head in reverence, one can sense the deep spirituality that permeates this sacred space. The significance of Ahmet's presence is further magnified by the historical context surrounding him. The armistice between Turkey and the Allies serves as a reminder of the nation's resilience and its ability to overcome adversity. In this vibrant city of Istanbul, also known as Constantinople, stands the magnificent Sultan Ahmet I Mosque or Blue Mosque. Its grandeur reflects both architectural brilliance and religious devotion. Ahmet finds solace within these walls, seeking spiritual enlightenment amidst intricate tilework and soaring minarets. Just like King Zog I of Albania with his family sought refuge in Turkey during tumultuous times, Ahmet too seeks peace within these hallowed grounds. His prayers echo those who have come before him - seeking sanctuary from political upheaval or personal struggles. As a member of the Turkish Army stationed in Palestine awaits Djemal Pasha, Ahmet represents not only himself but also countless others who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. Their unwavering commitment to duty is honored through monuments such as Shkodra's Five National Heroes Monument in Albania. Captured through lenses marked DDE-90025606, DDE-90025604, and DDE-90025605 are glimpses into Ahmet's world - moments frozen in time that encapsulate his faith and connection to his surroundings. Beyond religious devotion lies Istanbul itself - a bustling metropolis where tradition meets modernity. The Blue Mosque stands tall against a backdrop of contemporary life; it symbolizes continuity amidst change while offering respite for individuals like Ahmet who seek tranquility amid chaos. Finally, we see another facet of Turkish culture embodied by our protagonist: a Turkish man enjoying his hookah pipe.