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Many writing tecniques of Ottoman calligraphy in cluding sülüs, muhakkak, ta'lik and rik'a styles demonsrate all riches of the art of writing from these tombstones.
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We can read the short biography profession and position in society of the person the tombstone belongs to, who could be someone from different backgrounds; military, science or civilian.
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These tombstones gathered from Bursa and around include tombstones of scholars, soldires, senior government officers and ragular citizens; some notable tombstones include those of Mevlid's author Süleiman Çelebi and first ever performer of Hacivat Karagöz shadow play Sheikh Küşteri.
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Along with sarcophagi, headstones, footstones, and side stones Muradiye Open Air Museum also features many turbans and quilted turbans, too.
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In addition to these, inscription panels from some other building like schools and lodges are also on exhibit. You can check what does ottoman tombstones means Ottoman Gravestones symboles and meanings
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Where is Muradiye Tombstones Open Air Exhibition Area? Where should we go in Bursa?
You can visit this place in Bursa. Please check map below.