One of the most important events in recorded history is the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in May 29, 1453. Many see it as the year the Middle Ages ended for the Europeans. Others see it as the year the Ottomans were permanently entrenched in European soil. One thing all historians can agree upon is that the story of the conquest of Constantinople is a story of true courage, faith and determination of the human spirit.
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To see photographs of Fatih Sultan Mehmet II's mosque and grave (mausoleum): http://www.worldmonumentphotos.com/monument.php?regionName=Fatih%20Sultan%20Mehmet%20Mosque
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