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Monday, March 21, 2011

Harem at Istanbul's Topkapı Palace in perilous state, expert says

"Harem at Istanbul's Topkapı Palace in perilous state, expert says

VERCİHAN ZİFLİOĞLU
ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Officials are planning to restore the most famous section of Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace, the harem, but its decrepit nature is much worse than initially believed. At present, the harem’s priceless hand-carved tiles and ceiling slabs are severely damaged, architect and restoration expert Fatma Sedes says. The room is currently very fragile, she says"

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